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fuel tank sending unit

I would like to know if someone has the part# for the sending unit, hit a bump and the unit took a dump, sitting in Cheyenne Wy. with the low fuel light on.
 Thanks Bill.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: fuel tank sending unit

Reply #1 –
Maybe a wire Bill. That sender has no moving parts, looks like a rod. Probably have to get it from foretravel. I don't know the part number, but they will know which one it is.
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Re: fuel tank sending unit

Reply #2 –
Bill,
Take a look at:

Centroid Fuel Sender Calibration

Pictures of current sender, complete with part numbers.
 
I agree with Ron though.  A sudden change to zero doesn't seem to be a likely sender failure mode.  A poor connection or a dash meter failure seems more likely.  Key off to key on, does the fuel gauge meter move at all?  If no, have you tapped the meter face?  I have had meter pointers stick on two occasions -- I don't remember which ones.
Neal
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Re: fuel tank sending unit

Reply #3 –
Thanks Ron and Neal, I will check the wiring when we get to Douglas,WY. tomorrow, what I don't under stand is the low fuel light is on and the tank is full, I have tapped on the gauge and there is no movement and no movement when turning on the key.
 Thanks again.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
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New electronic unit works perfectly
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Re: fuel tank sending unit

Reply #5 –
Finally had time to check the wiring on the fuel sender,12v on the + to ground with the wires off of the sender, cleaned all the connections, replaced them with dilectric grease, no change,then I marked the location of the full adjustment screw, turned it in both directions and reset it, no change, I will send an E Mail to James T and see what he has to say,oh the low fuel light is still on.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094