RE: [T3] Fuel gauge compatability?

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 May 2003 at 23:02, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

>  Is a bug fuel sender compatable with a type3 gauge? I know they are both 
> VDO, but was wondering about this. I'm only asking because my son us using a 16
> gallon bug tank in his type3 and we're not sure if the sender will work with the
> type3 gauge.

I think the bug sender is longer so I would expect the resistance to go higher, 
so it will probably push the needle pretty far into R before it is really 
empty.

The type 3 sender measures ~100 Ohms when the tank is empty. 

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