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THE GAS TANK SENDING UNIT TOOL IS AVAILABLE FROM ZIP PRODUCTS 1-800- 962-9632

Rowdy Thanks, I read that article as well as the one about the voltage regulator (5 Volts)for the fuel and temp. gauges. I read over 11 volts on the orange wire to the sender unit. That seems strange but, I suppose the 5 volts going to the other side of the gauge must be a reference voltage. I'll have to check the voltage at both sides of the gauge, but it is a really tough place to get at. But the fact is the sender has to be bad because of the ohmeter readings, although it doesn't really look that bad. It is rusty but can probably be cleaned up pretty good, infact the float looks to be in great condition.

Thanks for the info. I got the gauge out but another tool in the box never hurts.

The floats are cheap and available at the local Ford dealership. Ask for COAZ-9202-B. They were still available when I worked there a year ago, and are the correct original brass floats. When I worked there they were about $3 or so. I'd replace it at that price.

Thanks, I'll check it out. I was surprised when I checked the local and the nat'l auto parts houses that none (at least here in Williamsburg area) have the 1957/1960 Ford gas sending units. I'll check with ford on that as well.