Fuel Level Sender

sparkplug188 · October 26, 2014, 07:03:56 PM

I will remove all 6 existing "vents"-- those are the 4 fast fill fittings and the 2 air lines that go to the fuel cap enclosueres. I just double checked the full length of the red hose with a flashlight-- It is one continuous piece of hose that connects the two tanks together. How is a normal vent plumbed? Do I need to buy a special vent "T" for the red hose?

luvrbus · October 26, 2014, 07:22:48 PM

I'll send the updated revision drawing Mon to you by PM

sparkplug188 · October 26, 2014, 07:25:31 PM

An updated diagram would be very helpful. If it weren't for you, ten years from now I would still be wondering why my tank has random vents everywhere. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

Oonrahnjay · October 27, 2014, 05:00:25 AM

Quote from: sparkplug188 on October 26, 2014, 12:38:58 PMThanks! 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.

I have a WEMA sender. Looks solid and I've had no trouble with it.

sparkplug188 · October 28, 2014, 01:33:47 PM

Clifford- I found the diagrams in my parts book. Like you said, the vents "T" into the fill lines behind the cap. I will set my vents up just like the diagram.

luvrbus · October 28, 2014, 02:18:12 PM

Good Jesse I spent 1/2 the day trying to scan it thanks

TomC · October 28, 2014, 03:06:51 PM

Isspro

sparkplug188 · October 28, 2014, 04:44:35 PM

Clifford- No problem. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

For anyone searching this topic in the future, this is the diagram:

TomC · October 29, 2014, 08:33:45 AM

I sure like my single 130gal tank on my bus, and my single 150gal tank on my bus (also a 75gal for gen). Good luck, TomC

Lin · October 29, 2014, 12:19:50 PM

I recently replaced/added a fuel sending unit to my 5a. I liked the Wema unit. Maybe I was dealing with the wrong person, but they made a really big deal about how my plate, which had the same pattern as theirs, was rotated differently, how they would have to alter their factory production line just to accommodate my slightly different orientation, and how that would involve extra custom manufacturing charges.

I also looked at the Centroid unit, which was fine. They had a reasonable method for matching the plate orientation. However, they were really quirky and made it difficult to put in the order. While waiting for them, I contacted Luke who had a float unit he said would work, so I went with that. It seems to be fine, but I will not know if it hangs up anywhere until I use a bunch more fuel.