Re: Fuel Sending Unit

John Kunkel wrote:
> "Frederic Fuller" <res1gtfr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
> news:TTkIh.77$Eg4.71@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> I have a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger. The fuel gauge does not reach full.
>> I bought a fuel sending unit to replace the original one.The # stamped
>>  on the unit is FG69A. Is this the right unit?
> 
> The low gauge reading could be the result of a leaking float that is 
> partially full of gas.
> Once the unit is removed give the float a vigorous shake to check for 
> entrapped fuel. 
> 
> 
With the new fuel sending unit is a new float.
A few years ago I had a fuel leak in this tank, had it drained and
  welded. No fuel leak since. Should I replace the tank? It will need
  to be removed to replace the fuel sending unit. It is the original
  tank and is 37 years old.

F E Fuller