Fuel Sender question 12v
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All that I could find on the Mid fiftys web site was stock tank to aftermarket adaptor, not mustang, please enlighten me from my ignorance oh greatest of all wizards
Old, I was speaking about Mid's aftermarket adapter...I called them again and clarified my question, and no, mid's adapters will not work with mustang tanks, mustang tanks use a snap ring. so, Mid gave me the # to "TANKS," and they apparently can help with the right snap ring to fit the sending unit that comes with my guages...I definiately am not a wizard...just a court jester
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Old, I was speaking about Mid's aftermarket adapter...I called them again and clarified my question, and no, mid's adapters will not work with mustang tanks, mustang tanks use a snap ring. so, Mid gave me the # to "TANKS," and they apparently can help with the right snap ring to fit the sending unit that comes with my guages...I definiately am not a wizard...just a court jester
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fuel sender adaptor.jpg
This is the sender location on a mustang tank with thanks to John Niolon (taped up location) almost at the bottom front.
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This is the Mustang sending unit and lock ring, must go in upside down?
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When you get info or the adaptor from Tanks Inc would you please let me know part # , cost, etc. On my last project, I did what DROPTOP46 suggests and have the gasket and backing plate left over that I was going to use to mount my sender in a new hole in my Mustang tank. Not impossible but I’m not sure changing the aftermarket potentiometer over on to the mustang sender would be a pleasurable experience; it’s an ugly lookin’ critter. (and for some reason, offensive to the **** Virgo that I am )
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Hi Old,
I would think also (although I have not done it) that the actual sending unit sender and float arm could be removed from it's original plate and mounted on a plate that fits the new tank - or vice cersa. If I'm not mistaken, I think the electrical post or a light spot weld is all that is holding them together.
I would think also (although I have not done it) that the actual sending unit sender and float arm could be removed from it's original plate and mounted on a plate that fits the new tank - or vice cersa. If I'm not mistaken, I think the electrical post or a light spot weld is all that is holding them together.
One more trick. Lets say you have a mustang tank w/ sender, and you buy a new guage w/ sender. Now, you two senders. One fits the tank,- and may or may not have the fuel pickup, and one works with the guage.
Fuel Guage 101: The little box on the fuel sender, the one that the float arm connects to, is called a potentiometer (pot). Thats the thing that 'sends' the information to the guage. The 'pot' gets its info from the float position.
So, one trick is to start with the mustang sender, and then remove the pot and float arm. Take the pot from the new guage sender and mount it to the mustang sender body. Mount it such a way that it sits about 1/2 way down in the tank, with the float arm level and in the middle of it's swing. Usually you can use the mount screws that come with the new sender. Then, Adjust the float arm so that it matches the tank depth, top/bottom, and trim off the rest. last, connect the wire to the pot. Now, you can put the modified mustang sender back in the tank, with the stock seal. No adapter needed, and you save a few bucks. works every time. :0)
Fuel Guage 101: The little box on the fuel sender, the one that the float arm connects to, is called a potentiometer (pot). Thats the thing that 'sends' the information to the guage. The 'pot' gets its info from the float position.
So, one trick is to start with the mustang sender, and then remove the pot and float arm. Take the pot from the new guage sender and mount it to the mustang sender body. Mount it such a way that it sits about 1/2 way down in the tank, with the float arm level and in the middle of it's swing. Usually you can use the mount screws that come with the new sender. Then, Adjust the float arm so that it matches the tank depth, top/bottom, and trim off the rest. last, connect the wire to the pot. Now, you can put the modified mustang sender back in the tank, with the stock seal. No adapter needed, and you save a few bucks. works every time. :0)
BILL!!!!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING????!!!!!????? Rancheros - JEEEZ!
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It's even worse, cuz...I never owned a Falcon Ranchero.
The only Falcon I ever owned was a 1965 Convertible, with the fuel filler pipe...located...you know where.
Julie...since I've owned 82 FoMoCo vehicles, 329 vehicles total since 1956, I cannot remember all the particulars of certain models and sometimes make a mistake...
Sometimes, or...rarely, or...usually never...whatever.
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
Hey Low54, did you hear anything about the adaptor plate from Tanks, I wonder if it is one of these from their web site, don't see a Mustang one.
Thinking about this (hate that) and if you used an adaptor plate where would the fuel pickup go because it is part of the mustang sending unit?
Blank Plates, Sender Plates, Split Rings & Gaskets
From Tanks, Inc. (see below)
A. #3TR 6-Hole Threaded Mntg. Ring, 3.25"Diam. Mild Steel $7.50
B. #3G 6-Hole Gasket $3.50
C. #NBO 6-Hole, 3.25" Diameter, Block Off Plate - Mild Steel $5.00
SENDER PLATES
D. #SP-MS 5-Bolt, SAE Pattern, 10-32 Threads, Mild Steel $ 7.50
#SP-SS Same as above Stainless Steel $15.00
E. #SR-MS 5-Bolt, SAE Pattern, 10-32 Threads, Mild Steel $ 7.50
#SR-SS Same as above Stainless Steel $15.00
F. #SG 5-Hole Sender Gasket $2.00
G. #SBO 5-Hole Block Off Plate $5.00
(Damn I hate those changing position smiles)
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Old, I havent gott'n ahold of anyone yet, when I do I'll post my findings, I'm thinking I need to get my guages and sending unit, then see what kind of adapter I need. The tank is on order, when that gets here I'll have more info as well
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