Fuel sender opinions...

[bkwapisz]

My fuel gauge is inop, and I did some testing and have voltage and good ground to the gauge. I even replaced the gauge (was going to anyways since the one on there didn't match the rest.) Anyhow, I'm fixing to pull the fuel tank because I can't get to the sender without pulling the tank. It's a bit of a PIA to get it out, and I'm debating whether or not to have another sender on hand when I get it out so I only have to pull it once and then replace the sender. What I want to avoid is a day of work to pull it, then wait on shipping for a new part, then another day of install.

My question is this: what is the serviceability of the senders, and assuming the sender is the culprit (which I believe it is) do you think I should just change it out anyway? I've never tried to service a sender and I really don't know that if I can fix it if it's a lasting fix. Then sender shipped is only around $40 and the boat is an 89, so I'd rather just replace it unless there's some easy "secret fix" for it.

I did trace the voltage and continuity of all the wiring so I'm confident of my diagnosis on this.

Thanks in advance for any opinions...

 

[wallydc2]

Re: Fuel sender opinions...

I have the same problem more or less. My guage has voltage because when I turn the key on it jumps to E. The problem is the tank is full. I would put a new sending unit in it if you have to go through all of the trouble to remove the tank. That would be wise.

 

[bkwapisz]

Re: Fuel sender opinions...

I did some more shopping around and decided just to but a new one. IT ended up being around $28 after shipping so I waylayed the project till next weekend.

Besides, The Masters is on this afternoon. Who has time to work on a boat???