Re: 48 fuel sending unit

Posted by su8overdrive On 2023/10/27 22:01:26

Luis, I bow as always to HH56's exhaustive knowledge. You've isolated the problem to the sending unit, not dash instrument, checked your ground? Even on restored, rebuilt cars of the highest order, you want to scratch a trace of paint off where your ground wire attaches, perhaps a hint of grease to prevent rust.

See if you can cut a nice access patch in your trunk floor as Chryslers of the '40s had, but not Packard, the latter wanting to keep their customers indentured fiscal servants.

Remove the sending unit, spray gently through the weep hole some contact cleaner, something like WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner (n o t regular WD-40) in case there's tarnish, corrosion on that wee rheostat within.

If your corks are gas-logged after three-quarters of a century, Ace Hardware has an assortment. Pick a pair close to your size. Give these two coatings of POR-15 and let them dry at least 96 hours.

Others here will have more insight.

Should your sending unit be shot, try Jeff Adkins, Moose Motors, Penngrove, CA (707) 792-9985, packardguy54@sbcglobal.net or John Ulrich (below), as well as Tucson Packard, Mike Chirco, also below:

Tucson Packard
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Tucson Packard has been the go-to for people for years to get their restoration needs. We have over 40 years experience with Packard. Quality parts and great ...

John Ulrich Packardhttps://www.julrichpackard.com
John Ulrich Packard parts 1928-47. Reproduction and used. Good selection of both Junior and senior Packard Parts. Quality California parts and a NO hassle ..

All best,Luis,and please tell these gentlemen that Mike, '47 Super Clipper, Walnut Creek, CA referred you.