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04-06-2020, 08:54 PM | #41 | |
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J-Seery I too have only ever encountered senders such as those referenced in this thread made by King Seely. I own/have owned well over 200 of them and all original I have seen were of this type. I have not see this "Resistor" type other than when dealing with reroductions. |
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04-06-2020, 09:35 PM | #42 | |
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that look exactly like the senders in the 5 old Fords we fixed or replaced the senders in last week. These were all the type with the resister down in the tank, they read from 0 to 33 ohms from threaded stud on top to the round mounting plate that screws to the opening on top of the tank. G.M.
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04-06-2020, 09:46 PM | #43 | |
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04-06-2020, 09:53 PM | #44 |
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Maybe they were not threaded studs but thread for a slotted screw?? I think I have seen both types. Most were for screws you are right. G.M.
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Let me get this straight; Speedway's web site is now an authority on original Ford parts? My mind is boggled.
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04-07-2020, 09:00 AM | #47 |
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Another good reason to fill your tank before storing the car.
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04-07-2020, 09:38 AM | #48 | |
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04-07-2020, 10:23 AM | #49 |
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BOY! this thread has sure veered off from what I originally posted the question for. Apparently the upshot of all this is, there isn't much available that will work with the original gauge, (what I had already determined) and you take your chances with the "replacement" units.
I picked up the adapter ring mentioned previously, and a universal fuel gauge and sender kit that will fit into it. Now I have to figure out where to hide the gauge. Now back to the history lesson........... |
04-07-2020, 10:28 AM | #50 |
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John, if you have a original sender, they can sometimes be easy to fix.
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04-07-2020, 11:40 AM | #51 |
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John, Keep us up to date on your gauge adventure. Please show photos.
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04-07-2020, 12:13 PM | #52 |
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19Forty posted this in an earlier thread.
"Lay a piece of cardboard or blanket on your trnk floor. The rubber trunk mat is also good. Lay the sending unit on the blanket and attach the wire from the gauge to the little screw on top of the sending unit using alligator clipped wire. Using another wire with alligator clips, attach one clip to one of the screw holes on the sender and attach the other end of the wire to car ground, like the trunk latch on the floor. Then, flip the ignition switch to "ON" and move the float up slowly and then slowly down to see if the dash gauge shows a reading. Don't let any of the wires touch each other. If gauge doesn't register a reading shut of ignition switch, disconnect sending unit and carefully pry off the top. Then clean the internal points with 600 grit emery paper. Reassemble and try again." Just be slow and careful, everything inside is fragile. |
04-07-2020, 12:43 PM | #53 |
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The "Ohms Law Resistance" type gas tank sending unit and the "KS Bimetallic Heat" principle gas tank sending unit comparison and resulting debate has been going on for some years on Fordbarn. As far as I can tell the result is that there is no "Ohms Law"gas tank sending unit that is compatible with and gives the same accurate readings as the KS units.
I say "No way" to the Speedway, Summit and other aftermarket units that portend to provide KS accuracy. If there is such a unit, please post a real life photo of it with specific verified and accurate data when used as a replacement in 1930-50's Ford cars. Specifically, how much fuel is remaining in the tank at the EMPTY, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and FULL KS gauge readings. For instance, a 40 ford holds 14 gall. of fuel. As a side note I think JEEP may have used Ks units also. |
04-08-2020, 12:00 PM | #54 | |
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I said was they had 3 39 Ford type senders shown on their web site next to each other. The 3 are all the same type so it looks like they have 3 different suppliers making them. I also said Speedway is a reliable place and would not sell parts they have problems with. They have good knowlegiable people that would tell you how good or bad they are. My suggestion would be to call Speedway and ask about the senders. All the senders they show are the type with the resister that is down in gas. These are different than the ones shown in the post that is all apart. G.M.
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