1941 Packard 110 Fuel Sending Unit

Posted by Ragtime Kid On 2014/9/23 23:18:36

I have removed my tank to have it cleaned/pressure tested. In looking over the sending unit, I notice the cork float is disintegrating...bits and pieces slough off in my hand at the slightest touch.

The unit looks to be in otherwise decent condition...no corrosion and moves freely through the range of motion. The gas gauge corresponds roughly to the actual tank level, showing full after a fill-up but the needle wavers as the level drops to half-tank and below. I suspect this could well be in the gauge itself rather than the sender.

Is it a good idea to replace the sender while I am restoring the rest of the car and have the tank out? If so, is there an economical aftermarket replacement that fits?

How about the float itself? Is there something better I can replace the cork with and where do I get the gasket that seals the sender to the top of the tank?

Thanks!