stepdown tank sender and question

dougson
dougson Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
What/who is the best source for a gas tank gauge sender for a '54 stepdown? Mine is shot. If a tank has been "sealed" inside, what does the sealer appear as, a shiny reddish coating?

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  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    My recollection is that an original is really tough to find, but certain Ford units are a good substitute. Search old threads, or perhaps someone with more specific knowledge will weigh in. As to the coating, there are many different products used, so may or may not be red. At least a few are white or off-white.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The radiator shop that has cleaned and sealed for me used a red sealer. Dennis Carpenter has Ford tank senders that I have used. In 6 volt or 6or12. Have to cut the float wire and bend it to fit the slant of the Hudson tank.
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    Here is the link to Dennis Carpenter. The part number you want is 99A-9275 and it's called a Fuel Tank Sending Unit.



    http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadefffm&GHOME=www.dennis-carpenter.com&TITLE=DENNIS_CARPENTER_FORD_PRODUCTS&SESSIONID=S2IK17IFVB71119124524l
  • dougson
    dougson Senior Contributor
    mars55 wrote:
    Here is the link to Dennis Carpenter. The part number you want is 99A-9275 and it's called a Fuel Tank Sending Unit.



    http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadefffm&GHOME=www.dennis-carpenter.com&TITLE=DENNIS_CARPENTER_FORD_PRODUCTS&SESSIONID=S2IK17IFVB71119124524l



    Thanks! Ordered! :D
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    Hudson308 wrote:
    Just an aside... the sender doesn't care if you're running 6V or 12V, positive or negative ground. Supply voltage to the gauge, however, must be reduced.



    To follow-up on 308's comments. The sender is simply a variable resistor in the gauge circuit. Using the original Hudson gauge and power supply is all that is needed after making the appropriate bends in the float rod. Hudson gauges were intended to run on an average five volt input, but more modern six volt gauge supplies (70sh Ford Broncos) seem to work, though some say they might read a bit high. If you need to replace yours, there are a number of options including solid state devices for about $ 15.00. I'm running the latter (5V), but don't have enough time on it to know how it's going to hold-up. Works well now. Walt-LA
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