Fuel Sending Unit
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Fuel Sending Unit
I am going to replace the fuel sending unit in my 71 in the next couple of weeks and wanted some opinions on which unit I should go with. A GM unit goes for a little over $100 vs. about $65 from Wilcox. or other repo. I would usually go with a new GM item, but not sure the extra $$$ is worth it.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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I Just replaced mine along with the Fuel Tank on my 72
I got the same unit from wilcox, works great. I also put in new strainer filters on the sending unit.
Also you need to use new o rings when you install it back to the tank. 1 trick is to use adhesive to position the o ring in the proper place when you are installing it back to the tank. I had to learn this the hard way. I spent about $80 and has not seen a leak for over a month.
Also you need to use new o rings when you install it back to the tank. 1 trick is to use adhesive to position the o ring in the proper place when you are installing it back to the tank. I had to learn this the hard way. I spent about $80 and has not seen a leak for over a month.
Last edited by starbucks; May 28, 2008 at 02:00 AM. Reason: add more info
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