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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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Fuel sending unit
hello guys. Happy Halloween firstly. Secondly I am attempting to install an after market sending unit but it requires screws to hold it in when the original is held buy a circular retainer. Has anyone upgraded their unit and found a way to handle this? I'm very confused on what to do. Please help. Thank you
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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I'm assuming that you are going with an aftermarket gas gauge and the sending unit came with it? If so, I would contact that company and see if they have the screw on style sender. If they don't, I would recommend the gauge that can operate with the sending unit you have. I don't recommend drilling into the top of the tank. Not because it's a gas tank, but for leak purposes.
 
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I'm assuming that you are going with an aftermarket gas gauge and the sending unit came with it? If so, I would contact that company and see if they have the screw on style sender. If they don't, I would recommend the gauge that can operate with the sending unit you have. I don't recommend drilling into the top of the tank. Not because it's a gas tank, but for leak purposes.
yes I am installing aftermarket gauges. I don't what I'm going to do but I gotta figure it out soon. Need my pick up back. Can't take the motorcycle everywhere during winter.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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Have to tested the gauge with the old sending unit?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 04:46 PM
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Yeah. The ohms were different. Caused me to run out of gas ha. It's funny but not funny.
 
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If the ohms were low, maybe you could wire in a resistor?
 
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As an example, I installed an Equus gas gauge. I had to buy the model compatible with the Ford sending unit. Are you sure this isn't an option with your gauge?
 
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As an example, I installed an Equus gas gauge. I had to buy the model compatible with the Ford sending unit. Are you sure this isn't an option with your gauge?
well I found a fix. Speedway motors has an item called a fuel gauge interface module. Basically it's a translator for ohms. Here is a link to the part.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Fuel-Gauge-Interface-Module,66534.html
 
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Originally Posted by bradphx
well I found a fix. Speedway motors has an item called a fuel gauge interface module. Basically it's a translator for ohms. Here is a link to the part.
Fuel Gauge Interface Module - Free Shipping @ Speedway Motors
Yeah, I bought one of those also. Mine is to correct the constant bouncing of the gauge needle.
 
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Yeah, I bought one of those also. Mine is to correct the constant bouncing of the gauge needle.
Was it fairly easy to install?
 
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