Re: [T3] sending unit

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 1 Mar 00, at 20:21, Dave Hall wrote:

> > I'm hoping to repair my fuel tank sending unit.  One of the copper
> > guides on the float has come un-soldered.
> 
> That doesn't sound too difficult; they only short across the two wires
> really; you just need a bit of friction I guess so it doesn't jump about
> too much when the fuel slops.

The tiny hole in the side of the tube that contains the float is 
responsible for eliminating jumpyness; fuel just can't pass through 
that hole quickly enough to be annoying. The springs DO have to make 
good, continuous electrical contact, however. If contact is lost 
briefly the needle will twitch.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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