Fuel sending units compatible?
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Melting Slicks
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Fuel sending units compatible?
In need of a new fuel sending unit for the 87. Which years will work besides the 87. I know they all look the same but are the tank level sending units compatible with other years?
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In 88,I believe they changed the return line to a 3/8 which is the same size as the feed line hose.
On your 87,youll notice the return hose and line at the sender is smaller than the fuel feed.I think 85-87 used similar sizes.After 88 it was larger at the return line.
I forget the size of the smaller line on the earlier TPI cars.
Go take a look at the top of the tank and see if what Im saying is correct for your car.You could possibly use a sender from a 88 and up,but the stock fuel hose on the 87 return line will need to be PUSHED hard onto the larger sender tube the newer units have.Im not sure if thats a good idea or if it will fit without cracking the hose.
Just wanted to pass this along,I may be off a year or specs,but there IS a change on the sending units tubes Im aware of,but its been a few years since Ive messed with the tanks on them cars.
On your 87,youll notice the return hose and line at the sender is smaller than the fuel feed.I think 85-87 used similar sizes.After 88 it was larger at the return line.
I forget the size of the smaller line on the earlier TPI cars.
Go take a look at the top of the tank and see if what Im saying is correct for your car.You could possibly use a sender from a 88 and up,but the stock fuel hose on the 87 return line will need to be PUSHED hard onto the larger sender tube the newer units have.Im not sure if thats a good idea or if it will fit without cracking the hose.
Just wanted to pass this along,I may be off a year or specs,but there IS a change on the sending units tubes Im aware of,but its been a few years since Ive messed with the tanks on them cars.
Le Mans Master
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If you are looking for one, I have no idea what year will fit what.
If you have one....have you thought about cleaning the contacts before spending money on a different one?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=277&TopicID=2
If you have one....have you thought about cleaning the contacts before spending money on a different one?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=277&TopicID=2
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Melting Slicks
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Yes, I already cleaned the contacts. Only problem is when I bent the little metal tabs they just fell off. So there was no way to secure the cover to the rest of the housing. So for now I have it wired up with safety wire. It seems to be fine, but I rather replace if possible, or at least have a spare handy.
Leeland
Leeland
