<VV> 1960 Fuel sending unit

[J R Read_HML]

I'm pretty sure the EMs are 0 to 30 ohms.

Later, JR

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Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 1960 Fuel sending unit


> In a message dated 4/19/2007 4:41:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> rusecular at yahoo.com writes:
>
>> How do you repair/test this unit? Does it require a mere cleaning
>>  with fine sand paper ? Are the rheostat box/covers readily available
>>  for 61-64?
> =================================================
>
> Yes, it's a simple rheostat.....Use A Digital Volt meter $3.99 at Harbor
> Freight and use the OHM's   scale at 200
>
> The 61-4  will work fine..
>
> Read both ends of the winding [bar]  to see if there's resistance.....then
> read the connector to the frame of it as you move the arm thru it's 
> travel...
> 0-45 ohms!
>
> If it WAS reading / moving  before but was not correct.......it was most
> likely the Wiper ARM  was not touching the Bar  tight enough to give a 
> good
> reading,  the tank had a bad ground  OR  The ROD/ARM needs bending to 
> correct..
>
> Matt Nall...west coast
> http://members.aol.com/patiomatt
> lots of info!
>
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