 Sticking fuel level sending unit, Cleaned it once now sticking again |
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| jsaum |
 May 16 2017, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None  |
Just ran out of gas this afternoon for the first time, my gauge was reading 1/4 full. I read the tech article on how to clean the sending unit last summer and got it working better but now it seems to be worse. Anyone have any insight on the best way to clean and get it working properly? I priced out a new one and they range anywhere from $99.00 to $200.00. Should I just bite the bullet and buy a new one? Anyone bought the cheaper range and had good luck with it?
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| 914Sixer |
May 17 2017, 05:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,898 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I like to put them in paint lacquer thinner. Use a cup with about 2 oz. and let it soak for a little bit. Place your finger over the tiny hole to seal it up and shake. Keep repeating until you can hear the float go up and down when you tilt it left to right.
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| michael7810 |
May 17 2017, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,081 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ May 17 2017, 04:34 AM)  I like to put them in paint lacquer thinner. Use a cup with about 2 oz. and let it soak for a little bit. Place your finger over the tiny hole to seal it up and shake. Keep repeating until you can hear the float go up and down when you tilt it left to right. This method worked for me when my gauge started sticking at 1/2. |
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jsaum Sticking fuel level sending unit May 16 2017, 10:02 PM
bdstone914 I have several good used ones for $75 each. ... May 16 2017, 10:42 PM
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