Fuel Level Sender

[sparkplug188]

Does anyone know of a replacement "tube type" fuel level sender that is 240-33 ohms?  My Eagle fuel tanks have horizontal baffles that block the movement of a "swing arm" type fuel level sender.  The mounting flange is the common 5 hole type with the holes unevenly spaced.

This is the closest thing I have found- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cin-sn35t22/overview/
The only problem with that sender is it isn't long enough. The tank is ~27.5" deep.

[daddyoften]

I just ordered a tube type for a link belt crane, I'll measure the resistance and length for you.
Eric

[luvrbus]

Livorsi,Larson,Wema or Mastercraft from the marine world I like the Livorsi but don't buy it often because of the price fwiw Moller/Reed is a good unit also but stay away from the China made stuff you wear the screws out taking those in and out sending it back

good luck

[Dave5Cs]

Man Clifford they should provide better screw, right!......

[sparkplug188]

Thanks!  I placed an order for a Wema SSS/SSL 27.0 240-33 ohms.  It is worth paying for quality when replacing it involves either cutting a hole in the floor or removing the tank through the fourth bay.

[ol713]

   Hi;
      I used a Centroid sending unit.  They have capacitance type
      sender units.   Have not had any problems since installing it
      except setting the "empty" adjustment.
      Call Mary at  386/423-3709.   They are in Edgewater Fl.

                                                    Merle

[eagle19952]

not to throw a wrench in....
I have been lead to believe that the last twenty+ gallons in the tank are unavailable.
Have you factored that into your length ?
or is my belief fogged ?

[sparkplug188]

Eagle- I wish I knew more about my fuel tanks.  I do not know if the pickup tube(s?) are stock.  I do not know if they reach the bottom of the tank or are 20 gallons too short.  Both tanks have two large aluminum die cast fittings that aren't connected to anything.  Does anybody know what those are for?  Did Eagle use plastic air line as fuel line?

Every thing about the fuel system on my bus looks questionable at best.  I am tempted to remove the fittings and plug the open holes. All of the plastic air line fuel line is shrunk tight and needs to be replaced with NAPAs stainless steel braided fuel line.  The only thing holding me back is the unknown... I do not want to unscrew the pickup tubes or die cast fittings and have something critical fall off in the bottom of the tank.

[eagle19952]

mine is  a 78 ... 05/10 meaning it was near the end and the beginning,
having said that, mine doesn't look like yours... IIRC... now i need to go look

but i am reasonably certain that at least 15% of the fuel stays and you never suck
the bottom up ....

and you would want an inch clearance on the gage to tank bottom.

[luvrbus]

The pickup tube is only 1/2 from the bottom from the factory,Eagle used copper fuel line for the return and supply that leaves around 15 gals not useable ,the 2 extra fitting on top were for a fast fill option I only saw those on Houston Metro and NJT Eagles does the vent tie together and come out in 1 place ? when you remove the gauge sender you can see the pickup tube fwiw

[Dawgs]

Not being able to use all the fuel? Is that just an Eagle thing or is it related to an MCI as we'll?

Jim D.

[luvrbus]

All buses have a useable gals and non useable gals when it comes to fuel pickup

[Dawgs]

Thanks!!  Always learning!

[sparkplug188]

Clifford- There are six places open to fresh air.  Air (and water) can enter the fuel tanks through the four die cast aluminum fittings and through two plastic air lines plumbed up to the fuel cap enclosures on both sides of the bus. The large red tube connects the two tanks together, but does not allow fresh air in.

[luvrbus]

On the newer Eagles they moved the 2 over fill drain vent lines back behind the cap on the fill tubes the red line should have a air release some where, without the fast fill I would remove all 6 and go with a vent like most Eagles I can send you the drawings on the revision on the fuel tank piping and filling neck if you want it