MC8 fuel gauge sending unit

[Branderson]

Thank you!  I'm going to look into this once I get it back from paint.

[Melbo]

Thank You for resurrecting this thread.  I did get a fuel gauge installed.  I ordered something but I don't remember what (the paperwork is in my homemade owners manual) that came with the gauge and a float that was attached to a sender.  It came with the five screw cover per Tom C.  (Tom I hope you are well and your truck is coming along) but it did not reach the bottom of the tank so I did some modifications.  I took pictures and everything of the process for later reference.  Then I drove on a road trip and watched the fuel gauge to be sure it would move and indicate fuel consumption.  Per RJ I did have a hubometer and checked the mileage as I drove.  I knew how many miles I got per gallon on a general basis and when I had reached what should be a half tank per the data plate at the fuel tank fill door I stopped and adjusted the float arm to indicate a half (half full half empty) tank on the fuel gauge.  I has worked just fine for me since I got it adjusted. It stays on full longer than it should but when it starts to move down I can plan my fuel stops.  If I go too much below a half tank my generator will not get fuel. I was unaware that I could just order one from MCI.  That would have been much simpler but if simple was what we wanted we all would probably just buy some cookie cutter motor home.

HTH

Melbo

[Branderson]

My gen goes about halfway too. So i can order a sending unit direct from MCI?

[PNWorBUST72]

I got mine for my MC8 rom MCI directly, direct fit.