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turboedbug
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 Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 9:59 pm Post subject: Fuel sender float |
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Hey everyone!
So in my 67 I have a mechanical fuel level sender. The float has filled with fuel and makes it read empty all the time.
I am having an issue finding a replacement float. All the places I see sell a whole new unit.
The unit is like 2 years old and works perfect outside of the float filling with fuel.
Have u found a replacement float or retro fitted a float from another vehicle?
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mukluk
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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Could try to fix the float. 
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davidw99
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 2:29 am Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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That would change the float weight. It would be almost as bad as having it fill with fuel.
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Kafer_Mike
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 4:54 am Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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I've not seen a replacement float offered by itself. Aftermarket complete senders with the float are less than $25 so not likely a big market. It would be easier to buy a new one -or- pull the float and shelf the new sender as a spare if you're set on using the existing sender. The alternative would be to watch the Classifieds or call one of the used parts places under Community>Businesses for a used one.
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 5:58 am Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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| That would change the float weight |
 Floating is floating, no matter the weight of the thing that floats.
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mukluk
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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| That would change the float weight. It would be almost as bad as having it fill with fuel. |
If it was a float for a carburetor the extra weight would be a problem. For the fuel tank float a little extra weight won't make much difference.
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davidw99
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel sender float |
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| That would change the float weight |
Floating is floating, no matter the weight of the thing that floats. |
It would float lower in the fuel (if not sink below the surface) and that would change the reading on the gauge. Of course, VW gauges aren't that accurate anyway so any difference may be academic.
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