How many ohms does a 914 fuel sender send |
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How many ohms does a 914 fuel sender send |
wallys914 |
Apr 29 2010, 08:47 AM
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In life you don't get what you want, you get what you negoia Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 10-October 08 From: Garden Grove, Member No.: 9,631 Region Association: Southern California |
I was going to switch to an autometer fuel level gauge but I guess something like ohms matters. (lol) does any one of the top of their head know the standard ohms a fuel level sender sends?
Does it vary based on years? |
realred914 |
Apr 29 2010, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
you will need to measure ohms both topped off and empty tank to get the full range, then make sure you find a gage that matches. easy to measure with an ohm meter, remove the overflow tank to get at the wires.
good luck |
bdstone914 |
Apr 29 2010, 09:03 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,696 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
believe I tested one before and got around 75 omhs full 5 empty. Someone else can chime in with exact numbers.
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Mike Bellis |
Apr 29 2010, 10:23 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Summit racing sells an 11 inch tube sending unit with the exact same dimentions as the stock one. Mounting holes match up too. You will need longer allen screws 5x25mm. I bought the 0-90 GM sender for mine.
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wallys914 |
Apr 29 2010, 10:54 AM
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In life you don't get what you want, you get what you negoia Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 10-October 08 From: Garden Grove, Member No.: 9,631 Region Association: Southern California |
Many thanks,
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Mike Bellis |
Apr 29 2010, 11:07 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
believe I tested one before and got around 75 omhs full 5 empty. Someone else can chime in with exact numbers. This is real close. Mine measured 3 ohms empty and 73 ohms full. The VDO sender will not work with Autometer. The closest Autometer is the Chrysler 10-75 ohms but will still not work great, tried it. |
quadracerx |
Apr 29 2010, 11:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I know that standard GM is 0-90 as long as your in between the range I think your good.....But Im no expert....
Steve |
pcar916 |
Apr 29 2010, 12:17 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I ordered my FuelSafe Centroid sending unit to be a 75 ohm / 6 ohm (full/empty) to match my stock 914 gauge.
Good luck! |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 29 2010, 01:18 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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tod914 |
Apr 29 2010, 01:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Add an ohm if it's on a Dali.
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SirAndy |
Apr 29 2010, 01:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,854 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
does any one of the top of their head know the standard ohms a fuel level sender sends? Zero ... I know i'm being a smart ass here, but the sender does not "send ohms"! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohm%27s_law (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
wallys914 |
Apr 29 2010, 01:41 PM
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In life you don't get what you want, you get what you negoia Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 10-October 08 From: Garden Grove, Member No.: 9,631 Region Association: Southern California |
Wouldn't this work since I am changing the Sender and the gauge.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3262/?rtype=10 Would it be wise to use a tube style vs a free floating...? |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 29 2010, 01:57 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Wouldn't this work since I am changing the Sender and the gauge. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3262/?rtype=10 Would it be wise to use a tube style vs a free floating...? You have to use the tube style. Too many obstructions in the tank. You will love the tube style, just bolt it right in. It does not have the terminal for the low fuel light and you will need to buy five 5x25mm machine screws. The 11 inch tube fits perfectly! |
wallys914 |
Apr 29 2010, 02:02 PM
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In life you don't get what you want, you get what you negoia Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 10-October 08 From: Garden Grove, Member No.: 9,631 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok you got me, just to clarify, this is the one you have in your car, Right?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-290181/ |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 29 2010, 02:22 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Ok you got me, just to clarify, this is the one you have in your car, Right? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-290181/ That is the exact one! I am using the Autometer programmable full sweep gauge. My gauge is programmed for 0-90 GM, but any GM gauge will work with that tube sender. The 5 hole are not concentric, you will need to "clock" it to line up with the holes. No modifications other than changing the wiring to ring terminals and longer screws. Oh wait, I did have to clearance the bottom of my expansion tank slightly, the tube sending unit is slightly taller above the tank. I just fliped the ex-tank upsidedown on a soft pad and used a hammer to dimple slightly above the sending unit. Can't even tell... |
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