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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:02 pm Post subject: Fuel gauge sender |
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Trying to find a source for a new gauge sender that isn't a POS
I've been advised that the Wolfsburg West senders are garbage
Does anyone know of a quality sender that's being made today _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
76 911S |
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Bruce Amacker Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 1786 Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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turkis-deluxe Samba Security
Joined: January 06, 2001 Posts: 1547 Location: 94518
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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These work perfect!! I've done two so far and no complaints at all! |
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:53 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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New VDO gauges of all lengths, made in Brazil:
https://www.egauges.com/category-s/33327.htm
I have the 280mm in my '58 KG....it works perfectly (the red crimp shield has been corrected and is now heat-shrinked ).
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14258 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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No! Don’t change your order....get whichever fits your tank. I only mentioned mine as a reference to almost any length being available depending on the tank depth. |
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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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Thanks Bruce just ordered one, your helpful replies are very appreciated _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
76 911S |
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Nubby Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2010 Posts: 605 Location: Down by the river
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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Did you order one from egauges? |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14258 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:29 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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sub-hatchtim I hope you didn't think I was steppin' on your thread.
Also I thought the link Bruce had posted was for only one used sender although now it appears to be new. |
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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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Barry feel free step all over the thread you'd like, what you posted was helpful.
I ordered the one Bruce posted _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
76 911S |
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2745 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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The sender out of my 65' bus measures in at about 7.25" or 18.5 cm's long
not sure how much the tanks changed over the years but that should give you an approximate idea |
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Bruce Amacker Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2007 Posts: 1786 Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:42 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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If you don't mind please keep us posted if egauges comes through with the backorder. Looking at VDO's site (link below) it doesn't appear that they list the 0-90 Ohm tube senders in their catalog anymore, so It'll be informative to see if egauges is able to get new stock.
https://www.vdo-gauges.com/sensors/fuel-level-sender.html
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nlorntson Crazy VW Lady
Joined: March 13, 2004 Posts: 3783 Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:16 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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Does anyone know how the egauges folks measure their gauges? Is it from the top of the mounting flange to the bottom of the sender or from the bottom of the mounting flange? |
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14258 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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From ^^^^ what PeteSC said to the bottom of the center rod with threads on the bottom.
My two senders came last evening. Anyone want pictures? |
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sub-hatchtim Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2006 Posts: 2610 Location: Phoenix AZ
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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Yeah Barry let's see them _________________ 58' pg/sg silo fridge westy
58 Dove blue singlecab
76 911S |
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14258 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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These are exactly 190mm or 7.5". You get two spades each for "ground" and "send". Nut on the bottom is built in I guess. I prefer cork but these have the red rubber. Anyone know how well the red works and how tight to tighten with it?
Don't forget to remove the tape and pull the pin. |
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PeteSC Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel gauge sender |
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I've been using the red gasket for about 2 years with no issues. I don't have a torque setting, but it doesn't take much for a good seal. If you over tighten the rubber can start to break apart; it's very soft and tears easily. |
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2745 Location: Canada
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