Paul Williams
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Hi guys after checking that my fuel gauge was working on my GTD 40 1991 im now thinking the sender is not working can anyone tell me where i would get one from please
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Fuel Sender GTD
- Thread starter paulexige
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Holden.co.uk is selling them but you may have to adapt length of sender.
Paul Williams
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Thanks fred
Paul Williams
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You wouldnt happen to know which one i would need
Ed McClements
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Do you have a close-up picture of the gauge (or gauges)? For example, I'm using a couple of these gauges:-
which requires a sender with resistance ranging from 20 ohms (full) to 260 ohms (empty), like this Triumph TR unit:-
The sender arm can bent bent and shortened to match the tank depth, providing overall travel remains the same. The Smiths gauges also need a 10v input from a Lucas voltage stabiliser or equivalent. They don't work properly on the variable 12 to 14 volts of a vehicle supply.
But you need to start with identifying the gauge, then you'll know the sender resistance range you need. Finally, this might help:
Paul Williams
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Thats great advice thanks Eddy will take a pic of the gauge and post
Paul Williams
Supporter
Do you have a close-up picture of the gauge (or gauges)? For example, I'm using a couple of these gauges:-
which requires a sender with resistance ranging from 20 ohms (full) to 260 ohms (empty), like this Triumph TR unit:-
The sender arm can bent bent and shortened to match the tank depth, providing overall travel remains the same. The Smiths gauges also need a 10v input from a Lucas voltage stabiliser or equivalent. They don't work properly on the variable 12 to 14 volts of a vehicle supply.
But you need to start with identifying the gauge, then you'll know the sender resistance range you need. Finally, this might help:
Hi Eddie this is the fuel gauge not much to go byDo you have a close-up picture of the gauge (or gauges)? For example, I'm using a couple of these gauges:-
which requires a sender with resistance ranging from 20 ohms (full) to 260 ohms (empty), like this Triumph TR unit:-
The sender arm can bent bent and shortened to match the tank depth, providing overall travel remains the same. The Smiths gauges also need a 10v input from a Lucas voltage stabiliser or equivalent. They don't work properly on the variable 12 to 14 volts of a vehicle supply.
But you need to start with identifying the gauge, then you'll know the sender resistance range you need. Finally, this might help:
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Ed McClements
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Looks like a Smiths "GT40 style" gauge, and would require a 20-220 ohms (or thereabouts) sender:-
www.holden.co.uk
Though it might be the voltage regulator which has failed, and these are often wired to provide the necessary 10V feed for fuel gauge and oil temp / water temp gauges (all three of these require 10V to read correctly).
Fuel Tank Sender for Smiths Classic Fuel Gauges - Top Mounting
Top Mounting. Standard SMITHS fitting six holes 5.08 mm diameter on 60.33 mm pitch circle diameter. Gasket supplied. The arm length is adjustable for rectangular and cylindrical tanks of depths/diameters between 203 mm and 610 mm. After adjustment the arm is secured by soldering. Fitting and wiring
www.holden.co.uk
Though it might be the voltage regulator which has failed, and these are often wired to provide the necessary 10V feed for fuel gauge and oil temp / water temp gauges (all three of these require 10V to read correctly).
Paul Williams
Supporter
Thanks EddyLooks like a Smiths "GT40 style" gauge, and would require a 20-220 ohms (or thereabouts) sender:-
Fuel Tank Sender for Smiths Classic Fuel Gauges - Top Mounting
Top Mounting. Standard SMITHS fitting six holes 5.08 mm diameter on 60.33 mm pitch circle diameter. Gasket supplied. The arm length is adjustable for rectangular and cylindrical tanks of depths/diameters between 203 mm and 610 mm. After adjustment the arm is secured by soldering. Fitting and wiring
Though it might be the voltage regulator which has failed, and these are often wired to provide the necessary 10V feed for fuel gauge and oil temp / water temp gauges (all three of these require 10V to read correctly).
Ian Anderson
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