Hi Douglas,
I discovered the exact same thing with my float when I had my sending unit
out for inspection not too long ago. BTW, you can get a new sending unit
for quite a bit less than that Spitbits quote, I believe. VB sells them for
$49 and I've seen them on sale occasionally for $10 less than that.
I took an alternate approach to the problem (that cost $0) that I've been
very satisfied with.
http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/fuelgauge.shtml
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Frank" <frank@zk3.dec.com>
To: "Triumphs" <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "spitfires"
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 8:31 AM
Subject: can a gas tank float be salvaged?
>
> Hi all,
>
> My tank's sending unit's float is about 1/3 flooded. It's a
> sealed piece of plastic and there's no apparent leak, so I don't
> understand how the gas got in there-- unless by osmosis!
>
> Anyway, does anyone have any BTDT on how to drain & seal these?
> I'd rather not spring the $75 Spitbits wants for a complete
> sending unit!
>
> thanks!
> --
> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp. Mammon, n.
> ZKO 110 Spit Brook Rd. The god of the world's
> 603-884-0501 Nashua, NH USA 03062 leading religion.
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