| Author | Message | ||
     Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 118 Registered: 2-2004 |
B229FU needs a fuel gauge. Being left in the weather all those years let a bit too much water in through the rust. I will try to have it repaired but would really like to have one in now (as the odometer is also u/s). FS sell them but only exchange. It looks as though Cloud/S would work also. Carl | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1649 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi Carl, have you got yours out, got any photos of it? Cheers, Paul. | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 2236 Registered: 4-2003 |
Carl, Are there any instrument fitters with a business operating in your part of NSW? Worth making a few enquiries if you have the right contacts. When I had problems with the clock in DRH14434 15+ years ago, an instrument fitter in Miranda was able to fix it for me. The business has moved from its original location and I do not know where it is located now. Here is a link to one in Manly that may be still be in business. http://www.manlyautoinstrumentrepairs.com.au/ | ||
| Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 119 Registered: 2-2004 |
Thanks Paul and David, back at my desk now. I did take a pic while it was out but its location escapes me. I temporarily replaced it with a S1 landrover unit (which gave some vague readings) while I attempted to repair it. I should have sent it away then to Otto in Brisbane. At least I have the low fuel light and 5 litres in the boot | ||
| Bill Vatter Frequent User Username: bill_vatter Post Number: 57 Registered: 9-2004 |
Carl, The fuel gauge has two parts. One in the tank and one in the instrument cluster. Which is your problem? The tank unit is the same as for many British cars of the period and later. Even Shadows use the same part. The exception is that the float arm is different shape. You simply keep your old float arm and use the new sending unit specified for brand X car. Some cars have a single connection for level only (nothing for the light. This is the more common one. The unit for a Jaguar has both contacts, and is a perfect fit. rebuilding the old unit costs as least as much as a new unit as long as you don't require it comes in a "Genuine Crewe" box. | ||
| Carl Heydon Prolific User Username: car Post Number: 123 Registered: 2-2004 |
Thanks Bill, it is the gauge I require rather than the sender. The sender is fine, I'm using a SY one with a Mk VI shaped arm and the low fuel light operates. |
