Fuel sender float?
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Mountain Pass
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Fuel sender float?
Hi Guy's,
I'm new hear and I'm new to my '41, 1 1/2 ton ex-fire truck that's now a flat bed. This forum is a great source of info!
So, I had the tank out to get some sediment out, and I discovered I have some liquid in the brass float. I know that liquid inside is a no-no with a carburetor float. What about the sender float? Is there liquid in there for "ballast", so to speak, to help with the reading while sloshing?
If it should be dry, what's my best bet? Drilling a small hole and draining and then re-soldering, buying a new brass float or buying the new-style plastic float?
Thanks!
Steve
I'm new hear and I'm new to my '41, 1 1/2 ton ex-fire truck that's now a flat bed. This forum is a great source of info!
So, I had the tank out to get some sediment out, and I discovered I have some liquid in the brass float. I know that liquid inside is a no-no with a carburetor float. What about the sender float? Is there liquid in there for "ballast", so to speak, to help with the reading while sloshing?
If it should be dry, what's my best bet? Drilling a small hole and draining and then re-soldering, buying a new brass float or buying the new-style plastic float?
Thanks!
Steve
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Pictures Steve, we need pictures. Love the 40-41.
I vote to drill a small hole and drain it, not supposed to be anything inside. But not only do you have the hole you drilled but the one where it leaked to fix.
Welcome, this is a great bunch of guys.
I vote to drill a small hole and drain it, not supposed to be anything inside. But not only do you have the hole you drilled but the one where it leaked to fix.
Welcome, this is a great bunch of guys.
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Mountain Pass
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Pictures? I'm lucky I got this far! I'm not what they call "computer literate"! Lol. I'll have to try it sometime.
Yes, fixing the original leak source may be a problem. Maybe a new one is the way to go? At least it's easy to get to and change. I might try a repair, knowing the odds of purchasing a new one are pretty good...
Thanks for the reply.
Steve
Yes, fixing the original leak source may be a problem. Maybe a new one is the way to go? At least it's easy to get to and change. I might try a repair, knowing the odds of purchasing a new one are pretty good...
Thanks for the reply.
Steve
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Welcome Steve, I have not been here all that long myself, but these folks make you feel welcome. As far as the computer thing goes you are not alone there! I posted my first picture last week, as I was doing it I felt as though I was giving birth, but once done it really was not all that bad.
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Welcome to our version of the madness. We do love our pictures around here.
The float you are looking for is right here
The float you are looking for is right here
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Mountain Pass
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Yes, thats it.
Upon further inspection and after a good cleaning, I see mine has a very, very fine crack in it. You actually have to squeeze it and distort it a little to see it.
Problem identified and it will soon to be rectified!
Steve
Upon further inspection and after a good cleaning, I see mine has a very, very fine crack in it. You actually have to squeeze it and distort it a little to see it.
Problem identified and it will soon to be rectified!
Steve
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Welcome to the forum Steve. Sounds like you have the float problem sorted out. Remember, there is no such thing as too many pictures. The 41 is a good looking truck.
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I agree about the good looks on '40-'41 big trucks. Epoxy resin does well with gasoline. I have coated cracked floats with it. I have seen the exact same fine cracks. Don't just use epoxy it needs reinforcement. Even a piece of paper towel soaked in resin is way stronger repair than just epoxy. Don't use 5 minute cure. The longer epoxy takes the better quality and longevity of the fix. I have only had one 40-41. We need a pic of yours! Edit: My '59 has had a big ol' champagne cork on the sender's arm for 5 years, works perfectly......
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