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| Bonzo767 |
 Jun 22 2012, 01:56 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 31-May 12 From: Peoria IL Member No.: 14,500 Region Association: None  |
My car hasn’t been run in 10+ years, so… I’m in the process of updating my entire fuel system in order to both rid the car of plastic and aging/leaky hoses. I am starting out at the fuel tank by pulling and completely cleaning it with cleaner, etch, and sealer (using a POR-15 kit).
My question is this: once I have the tank disconnected from the tunnel lines, is it possible to test the fuel sender by simply filling the tank with water? I’m not sure how the resistance of the sender works, and know that some of you will. Thanks. |
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| toolguy |
Jun 22 2012, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California 
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If you want to test it, remove the sender, insert it in a container with gas. . the further you put it in, the gas gauge will rise. .
I wouldn't put water in the tank. . . or put the sender in water. . just on principle. . may work but why introduce water somewhere it could cause trouble. . |
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Bonzo767 Test the Fuel Level Sender with Water? Jun 22 2012, 01:56 PM
vsg914 remove the sender and turn it upside down. Tank so... Jun 22 2012, 01:59 PM wingnut86 You can also use 91% Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)... Jun 22 2012, 07:08 PM
ape914 it is very dangerous to use water in a gas tank, ... Jun 24 2012, 05:58 PM |
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