Fuel sending unit test

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2020/11/19 15:23:17

Hi Guys,
I received my new fuel sending unit from KM Lifestyles yesterday and wanted to hook it up and test everything before dropping the tank. I have a spare fuel gauge and can run 6 volt to the back of that, My question is: does the sending unit get 'live voltage'? I Know it is an OHMs resistance-type unit and obviously don't want to 'fry' it if it is not supposed to get power. Can someone offer some guidance as to how to 'bench-wire' the thing up so I can raise and lower the float and confirm the gauge is working? BTW, the new unit from KM Lifestyles is a beautiful piece; all soldered up and looks identical to the original, right down to the cork float covered with a coating to repel gas. Pretty impressed! Chris.