I installed a repro gas tank sending unit in my TR3 and the float
leaked and filled up with fuel eventually. The Moss sending unit float was
made of translucent plastic. I found the leak and used a soldering iron to
fuse the leak. About three months later it failed again. I went down to the
local Carquest auto parts store and they sold new brass floats that were a
perfect match for $7.
BTW, for the sealing gasket at the top of the gas tank where the
sending unit bolts on I had been using the neoprene ones from Moss, but
could never get a good seal. When I filled the tank and went around a corner
fast, some fuel would slosh through. I replaced the gasket with one from TRF
that was cork and rubber and all problems associated with this went away.
This thread sounds like a beat-up session on Moss, but it is not. Moss
has done me right over the years. So has TRF, for the most part. I am glad
that these guys are out there to keep us rolling.
Bill Brewer
Tehachapi, CA
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 20:25:21 -0400
From: Hugh Fader <hfader@usa.net>
Subject: Fuel Sending Unit Float Repair
I found this tip for float repair searching around the web. Any comments?
If your fuel gauge never reads above empty, the most common cause is that
the sending unit float has cracked and filled with fuel. Before spending $50
for a replacement of the entire unit (I haven't found the float sold
separately) try this. Empty the float of all gasoline, then wash and dry it
thoroughly. Tie a piece of 6-12# monofilament (fishing line) around the
float. Dip the float in a can of liquid plastic tool handle coating (found
at any hardware store). Hang from the fishing line and allow to dry
overnight. Cut off the fishing line and reinstall. I've had mine installed
for 3 years now. Caution: Make sure the tank is almost empty before removing
the sending unit or you'll get covered in petrol and be careful of creating
sparks around the tank!
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