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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #31 on: January 18, 2009 - 06:02:59 AM »
I remember reading a few years ago that there was a Ford sender float in brass that was compatible with the Mopar units.  I doubt I can find the magazine that was in, sorry.

A friend of mine gave me a float from a 1991 Ford Ranger. It fit perfectly.   :2thumbs:

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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #32 on: January 19, 2009 - 12:14:18 PM »

  Well guys, Im happy to now report that my new NOS sending unit is working perfectly   :2thumbs:

                    In my book thats $99 plus post to the uk well spent..................thanks goes to BRADS NOS PARTS   :clapping:

         I really cant see why anybody would buy a copy part which is half the price, but is totally inaccurate and unreliable !!!

        Here in the uk you are never that far from a gas station, and i hate the feeling you get of being unsure how much gas you have left in the tank.

       Now over in the states you could be 50 miles or more from the nearest gas station,and if you run out you are really in the crap !

       So take my advice......where fuel tank sending units are concerned.......BUY A NOS PART AND WORRY NO MORE.    :bigsmile:

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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2009 - 01:23:32 AM »
the worst I have seen in Canada on the #1 main highway is over 200 miles between gas stations , I barely made it did I mention I hate living here ?

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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2009 - 01:51:54 AM »
the worst I have seen in Canada on the #1 main highway is over 200 miles between gas stations , I barely made it did I mention I hate living here ?

Thats what jerry cans are for, at least while you can get them.  Here in the states the stinking EPA has mandated california 'carb' rules nationwide that bans manufacture of them in current form.

Wonder if someone makes a rear jerry can mount for the Challenger... may need them in a few years.

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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2009 - 12:31:19 PM »
the worst I have seen in Canada on the #1 main highway is over 200 miles between gas stations , I barely made it did I mention I hate living here ?
             :wow:   thats unbelievable.......200 miles,  a few cars cant get that far on a tankfull, you would think some big gas station chain would jump at the opportunity

 to fill that gap !!!      Never mind chryco, at least in Canada it doesnt rain all the time like it does in the uk,  we dont get a suntan.......we get rusty.    :grinno:
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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #36 on: January 20, 2009 - 07:43:34 PM »
Im on the hunt for NOS now....  :money:
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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #37 on: February 05, 2009 - 07:49:10 AM »
How about part number:

2983 072 0503  :dunno:

The PN on the box was for a 5/16" unit, but this is stamped on the unit....  :chatting:
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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #38 on: February 05, 2009 - 09:54:38 AM »
well Ihave a used sender from my car that works perfectly or Dave @ Roseville has a sender made by a different company than Spectra that is supposed to be accurate as well

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Re: Gas Gauges, Can't Live with them, Can't Live without them......
« Reply #39 on: February 05, 2009 - 10:14:06 AM »

      I can tell you that mine was from Brads Nos Parts of south carolina, he auctions on ebay !
 
         Details:   NOS MOPAR E-BODY  FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT  71 TO 74   5/16" TUBE DIAMETER    P/N  3420844

                      The bidding starts at $65,  but his reserve is always $99.       Fitted and works accurate and perfect !


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