David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 12:27 PM |
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Fuel tank senders
Anyone know where I can get a fuel level sender that's different from the normal "swinging arm with a float on the end" type?
An internal tank baffle is stopping my sender from swinging properly, so I was thinking about using a vertical one (dip tube?) - throuble is,
I've seen them somewhere but can't remember where it was! 
I know the resistance range I need (10 - 180 ohms), which is a start...
Thanks,
David
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ned
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 12:36 PM |
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bryn at allyfab got me one made up to suit my tank/gauge, it is the tube type, maybe worth giving him a call?
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 12:38 PM |
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Hadn't thought of asking Bryn - worth a try...
cheers,
David
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timf
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 12:54 PM |
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vdo do a dip tube type sender
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Northy
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| posted on 11/5/05 at 05:37 PM |
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See here:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=26038
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing! 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 08:07 AM |
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I think some of the LandRover types are vertical.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 09:13 PM |
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I think you will find its only the landy ones with an "In Tank Pump", certainly ALL the Series, the 90/110's and early rangeys are
all "arm" style. Its probably where they are petrol and injected (I think) they used in tank pumps, and the very late diesels.
I have used a Land Rover one S11a Lightweight Military one, and just bent the arm up and down like a castle battlements to shorten it.
Saw it in a book!... seems to work OK.. just a bit f trial and error on the bending!
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Best Regards
Geoff
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RazMan
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| posted on 12/5/05 at 09:28 PM |
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The Landrover is indeed a vertical unit and a doddle to install.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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DarrenW
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 07:46 AM |
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Razman, i assume you have used a landy one. Can you recall the part number? My mate runs a land rover repair business and can get new parts very
reasonably. Ill get a price if anyone can tell me the best type etc.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 07:56 AM |
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Can I confirm - I'm considering the dip tube type. This is a tube that goes straight down to the bottom of the tank, with a float that slides up
and down that tube, either inside or outside.
I'm NOT looking for the swinging-arm-with-a-float type, as that's what I've got already and it's finding space a bit tight to
swing properly. 
David
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 05:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
Razman, i assume you have used a landy one. Can you recall the part number? My mate runs a land rover repair business and can get new parts very
reasonably. Ill get a price if anyone can tell me the best type etc.
Just looked at my invoice but unfortunately it just says 'fuel pump and sender unit' It was £139.00 too 
David - It is indeed the dip tube kind - about 120mm diameter if memory serves, with six bolts around the top.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 06:18 PM |
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Sounds very much like you have an injection pump/sender, not a lot of use with carbs
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RazMan
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| posted on 13/5/05 at 07:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
Sounds very much like you have an injection pump/sender, not a lot of use with carbs
You've got me there - I've got the new fangled injection thingies so I guess it wouldn't be ok for engines with carbs
[Edited on 13-5-05 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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DarrenW
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| posted on 16/5/05 at 08:51 AM |
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AKAIK you can use an injection pump with carbs as long as you use a regulator. Im using a red top facet that i had on the shelf but will slow it down
a lot. I wouldnt go out and buy an injection pump for a carb set up if i didnt already have one though.
I checked with my mate ref the sender unit. He has confirmed that all of the older landrovers (up to mid 90's defenders) use swing arm type
senders. I wonder if yours (Razman) is one of the later injection types from a newish Disco or R.Rover. My mate knows a lot about the older ones (he
re-chassis them etc) but doesnt get so many new vehicles in as they are mainly main dealer serviced etc. Sorry i cant assist further. You could try
Britpart if you need to locate something.
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