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Re: [T3] sending unit
On the subject , I filled my tank the other night to the brim for the first
time and it seems that my float got stuck at the top (gauge hasn't moved in
the last 100mi or so)
How do I release it ? just tap lightly on the sender or what ?
Herman
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 02 ¿ 2000 04:23
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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