Re: [T3] sending unit

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

Well spotted, Jim.  I used to know that.  ;-)

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: 02 March 2000 02:19
Subject: Re: [T3] sending unit


> 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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