[FC] Fuel tank sending unit -

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I have repaired a couple by taking them apart. one end of the resistor  
sometimes comes electrically unconnected. that nichrome wire is hard to work  
with. i was able to crimp it better and get steady readings. also the plastic 
 retainer on the terminal at the top was loose , which should not enter 
into the  problem , but might.  clean that brass post  , clean the outer edges  
with a wire wheel , make sure you have a good ground wire on it.
check the resistor from one end to the other  before you re crimp it ,  and 
from the arm lead to ground after re crimping it. i added a little pressure 
 by bending (slightly!) the arm. it works fine now , and it was a ball of  
rust.  go easy on those tabs , I soldered one of them to make sure of the  
electrical connection. i guess i should have taken pictures....
regards, Tim Colson