I made a post the other day about my fuel and temp gauge going fully to the right.
I was contacted by powerwagon54 who asked me if the sending unit I put in was new. I said yes. He said that's your problem, those units are not good. This was a BRAND NEW fuel sending unit from a parts dealer.
We talked a few minutes and he had me run a test. I did and after that I was convinced he knew what he was talking about.
I ordered a used unit from powerwagon54 @ http://www.61-71dodgesweptlineparts.com/ and it was here tonight when I got home. I installed it and all gauges now work perfectly. (See pictures)
I emailed the people I got the "new" unit as soon as I was told this is the problem. They called the next day and told me they would have their "tech" guy call me Monday as he was off this week. I am hoping to get a credit, refund, or something for this thing. If not, I have a 100 dollar paperweight.
Now I am about to give my OPINION based on my EXPERIENCE. You may or may not agree and thats fine. However, if you are having this problem I would suggest you check the sending unit. Next, I would NOT, let me repeat, WOULD NOT buy a "new" unit. Call or message powerwagon54 and get a used one. The time, money, and aggravation of buying a new one is not worth it. Trust me on that.
In the process of taking the dash apart when I was tracking this problem down, I managed to drop the cluster glass and break it. My gf has an uncle who owns Scott Auto Glass in Conyers, Ga and he cut a new one for me.
Thanks again to http: http://www.61-71dodgesweptlineparts.com/ for all his help. He had to call me twice because my phone *#%^ off on us in the middle of our conversation. If you have questions, I have to say he knows these trucks. He certainly earned my trust.
Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fixed
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Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fixed
Im memory, Sgt Franklin Stephens Jr
6-16-1986 12-5-2008
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
What was the final issue? GM sending unit used (0-90 ohms) instead of Chrysler/Fomoco (73-10 ohms)? Just a poorly designed unit where the sending unit was failed out of the box? Inquiring minds, who will soon be in the market for a replacement fuel sender/pickup themselves, want to know.
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
I was told the only reproductions available are poorly made and the way the wiring inside is flawed.
If you need one and yours is beyond reuse I would buy a good used one.
If you need one and yours is beyond reuse I would buy a good used one.
Im memory, Sgt Franklin Stephens Jr
6-16-1986 12-5-2008
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
There is a company that will rebuild the original and does high quality work. About a hundred bucks. Others here have had it done, I don't know the co name.
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
Thanks for that info. My original was rusted beyond repair, I think. It was a mess. I just hope I am done with them for a while but I cant thank you enough for the info and sending unit.PwrWgnDrvr wrote:There is a company that will rebuild the original and does high quality work. About a hundred bucks. Others here have had it done, I don't know the co name.
Im memory, Sgt Franklin Stephens Jr
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
I have a 75 W600 with an in-cab tank. Either my sending unit is bad or my float has a hole in it. I haven't removed to investigate.
How different are the sending units from the Sweptline in-cab tanks vs the Lifestyle in-cab tanks? I suspect only the float arm is different.
I have been hesitant to order a new one, simply because parts "suppliers" often make mistakes with pre-94 Dodge, plus as with the OP's new sender, quality may not be there.
Bucky
How different are the sending units from the Sweptline in-cab tanks vs the Lifestyle in-cab tanks? I suspect only the float arm is different.
I have been hesitant to order a new one, simply because parts "suppliers" often make mistakes with pre-94 Dodge, plus as with the OP's new sender, quality may not be there.
Bucky
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1975 W600
1978 W200 club cab
1975 W600
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
Bud has helped me and many others on this site for a long long time.franktiregod wrote: Thanks again to http: http://www.61-71dodgesweptlineparts.com/ for all his help.
I have to say he knows these trucks. He certainly earned my trust.
John
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
Ditto!Hobcobble wrote:Bud has helped me and many others on this site for a long long time.franktiregod wrote: Thanks again to http: http://www.61-71dodgesweptlineparts.com/ for all his help.
I have to say he knows these trucks. He certainly earned my trust.
John
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Re: Thanks to a member, my temp and fuel gauge problem is fi
712edf wrote:I have a 75 W600 with an in-cab tank. Either my sending unit is bad or my float has a hole in it. I haven't removed to investigate.
How different are the sending units from the Sweptline in-cab tanks vs the Lifestyle in-cab tanks? I suspect only the float arm is different.
I have been hesitant to order a new one, simply because parts "suppliers" often make mistakes with pre-94 Dodge, plus as with the OP's new sender, quality may not be there.
Bucky
If your question hasnt been answered already send him a PM. Good luck
Im memory, Sgt Franklin Stephens Jr
6-16-1986 12-5-2008
Ride it like you stole it among the stars
6-16-1986 12-5-2008
Ride it like you stole it among the stars