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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 19, 2009 07:39 PM

Fuel Sending unit

Anyone know if the sending unit is still out there or what might work with the REPU I.E. Courier, B2000 or? Any input would be appreciated.. B.T. you out there? Help!

       
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spokanerxdude


Hauling
Less cubes... More balls
Posts: 181
posted January 20, 2009 05:27 AM

Think your SOL. You may have to go with a used one. I couldn't find one on NAPA. All of the other parts stores have web sites also so you may want to try them
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repu510


Hauling
Posts: 141
posted January 20, 2009 08:10 AM

There hasn't been a known source for that part for some time. Have you tried to service the one on your repu yet? There have been a few guys here that have attempted to do so with mixed results. I tried to do that on mine and it gives me a reading, but not very accurate.

Clean the contacts on the outside connectors with some contact cleaner and some steel wool til they are shiney. You can test the sender with an ohm meter and check your fuel gauge by grounding one of the leads on the wire harness that goes to sender. When grounded properly, the gauge should read "full".

There is a thread on here that details this better. You should be able to find easily.

       
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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 20, 2009 08:29 AM

sending unit

I tried everything to save it. Had a tester on everything and it is definitely the sending unit, Even tried to clean it a re hab it as well .. no luck. I saw the previous post from Neil ( Kansei) but no outcome was posted. (((((Neil)))) you out there? Any luck with that b1600 unit or what did you ever end up doing?

       
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Brad


Rotorhead
Posts: 1672
posted January 20, 2009 11:55 AM
Edited By: Brad on 20 Jan 2009 11:56

I have a feeling in due time

we'll be switching to an AutoMeter universal sending unit and Autometer fuel gauge.



http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ATM%2D3262&N=700+300173+115&autoview=sku

Brand: Auto Meter
Product Line: Auto Meter Universal Fuel Level Sending Units
Part Type: Gauge Sending Units
Part Number: ATM-3262
Sending Unit: Electrical
Sender Ohm Range: 240 ohms empty, 33 ohms full
Thread Adapter Fittings Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually.

Sending Unit, Fuel Level, 240-33 Ohm, Each

$31

       
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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 20, 2009 12:57 PM

I agree

Hey Brad,
got the parts thanks! I saw that unit from summit and another from overtons.com

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?r=view&i=74917&aID=21G&cID=FROOGLE_74917

The one from Summit has 2 different types. I have some resitors to check the ohms that are called out for. The 33-240 seems a little high. Its is 240 ohms empty and 33 ohms full. I will check the ohms to see if this will work. The type 1 sending unit from Summitt seems to be the closes to the REPU. Luckily they are five holes for mounting like the REPU just hope they line up. Lets just hope it works.

       
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Brad


Rotorhead
Posts: 1672
posted January 20, 2009 01:30 PM

REPU is 82.5 ohms empty, 43 ohms 1/2 full, 12ohms full.

I'm searching for a plug-n-play replacement right now and can't find one.

       
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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 20, 2009 01:50 PM

Dang!

Ok, well saved me sometime checking it but damm that isnt going to work. Ok what now?

       
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Brad


Rotorhead
Posts: 1672
posted January 20, 2009 04:48 PM

dunno Gary

Can't find a good replacement. There's always the autometer sender and autometer gauge.
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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 20, 2009 07:57 PM

Pics

Hey Brad,
I sent you some pictures of some new mods of electronic ignition, T2 tranny and exhaust. Just wanted to make sure they didnt get dumped into your junk mail. Take a peek and let me know what you think.

You have this sending unit thing resolved yet? ... we have to figure something out. Would love to keep the old gauge with no tack ons.

       
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Brad


Rotorhead
Posts: 1672
posted January 21, 2009 09:40 AM

try these guys?




http://tristarrradiator.com/

Tri Starr Solution
We have a team of service technicians available and ready to satisfy all your fuel sending unit repair & rebuilding needs. No matter how big or small the problem we can handle it. We can repair or rewire:
-Units with damaged, burnt, broken and missing wires.
-Damaged or defective Rheostats.
-Damaged or defective Fuel tank level sensors
-Damaged or defective Floats
-Rusty leaky lines

And vehicle make, model or year does not matter!!!

Most units repaired in 24 to 48 hours of receiving. Custom units may require more time.

Normal charge for rebuilding a fuel sending unit is between $75.00 to $150.00, plus any parts if needed. Extensive repairs, Custom built units and Priority requests may cost more.

       
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gborch


1st Gear
Posts: 39
posted January 21, 2009 09:59 AM

Think alike

I actually talked to those guy already. I have my sending unit paked up and ready to go to them for a rebuild. I will send it out today. Talking to them, they say the REPU unit is a simple one to refurbish. We will see how it goes.

       
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bwaits


Hauling
Posts: 119
posted January 22, 2009 03:51 PM

Certainly let us know how the service and rebuild goes. I have a unit for the project truck that I would just as soon send out now than to wait for it to fail later. Damn this thing is a money pit :)

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mwpayne1


Redlining
Posts: 239
posted July 06, 2009 01:49 PM

Curious to see how the fuel sender rebuild went?

       
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