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Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Tank Sending Unit Float?
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:27:42 -0700
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Drill a hole in each end of the float to get the gas out of the  
float. The solder the holes shut. Then put the float in hot water and  
you will see a small stream of bubbles where the leak is. Remove from  
the water and solder the leak. Put back in the hot water and re test.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Aug 7, 2011, at 5:55 PM, Ron Ray wrote:

> Speaking of fuel tank sending units, if a unit works perfectly, or  
> "perfect"
> as defined by something in a British car, but registers empty when  
> installed
> in a  tank full of gas, would one assume that the float has a  
> leak?  If so,
> how would one repair a hole in an aluminum float?
>
> Thanks,
>     Ron
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