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Title: fuel tank sending unit
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2014-08-10 01:13
my sending unit in my wagon died,i have not been able to find a new one.has anyone found or modified one that will work?
Title: Re: fuel tank sending unit
Post by: gasman826 on 2014-08-10 07:39
Just put on of these in my Ranch Wagon.  Bend the rod a little to match the wagon sender.  It has no align tab so use caution when you tighten locking ring.  Checked gauge reading five gallons at a time and it is right on the quarters.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-60-Ford-Thunderbird-57-58-Monterey-Stainless-Fuel-Tank-Sending-Unit-SALE-/201146630058?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1957%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item2ed545ffaa&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: fuel tank sending unit
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2014-08-10 10:57
Quote from: gasman826 on 2014-08-10 07:39
Just put on of these in my Ranch Wagon.  Bend the rod a little to match the wagon sender.  It has no align tab so use caution when you tighten locking ring.  Checked gauge reading five gallons at a time and it is right on the quarters.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-60-Ford-Thunderbird-57-58-Monterey-Stainless-Fuel-Tank-Sending-Unit-SALE-/201146630058?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1957%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item2ed545ffaa&vxp=mtr
placed my bid.thanks for your help
Title: Re: fuel tank sending unit
Post by: canadian_ranchero on 2014-08-11 19:20
won the sender,now to pay for it and wait for it to arrive