New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**murguia** · 04-13-2021, 12:41 AM

Pretty sure my float on my sending unit is shot. Rests at 1/4 and goes to full but doesn’t seem to read well.

I’ve been reading that newer units have faulty brass floats. Where can I buy a plastic float that will work with the original unit? Name, part number...?

If the original unit is shot when I take it out, is there a replacement brand you all suggest?
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**FirstOwner69** · 04-13-2021, 01:53 AM

Info here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666161

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-13-2021, 02:36 AM

Try the float first. Much cheaper. Then if the whole sending unit is shot, try one from GMC Paul. He's a member here, owns a truck like ours, and only sells what works best. His prices are competitive.

**murguia** · 04-13-2021, 06:26 AM

Perfect, will do. Thank you!

71longbed-brew · 04-13-2021, 10:08 AM

i replaced the holey brass float with a plastic equivalent and replaced the sock too. No trouble since

jimijam00 · 04-13-2021, 04:57 PM

Got a plastic float at my local O'Reillys this past summer.

Omix-ADA
Omix-ADA Fuel Level Float
OUT 1772901

04-13-2021, 12:41 AM	#1
murguia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit Pretty sure my float on my sending unit is shot. Rests at 1/4 and goes to full but doesn’t seem to read well. I’ve been reading that newer units have faulty brass floats. Where can I buy a plastic float that will work with the original unit? Name, part number...? If the original unit is shot when I take it out, is there a replacement brand you all suggest? Posted via Mobile Device

04-13-2021, 01:53 AM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit Info here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666161 __________________ Jim

04-13-2021, 02:36 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,018	Re: New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit Try the float first. Much cheaper. Then if the whole sending unit is shot, try one from GMC Paul. He's a member here, owns a truck like ours, and only sells what works best. His prices are competitive. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

04-13-2021, 06:26 AM	#4
murguia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit Perfect, will do. Thank you!

04-13-2021, 10:08 AM	#5
71longbed-brew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 63	Re: New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit i replaced the holey brass float with a plastic equivalent and replaced the sock too. No trouble since __________________ 350/th350 Sportsman2 heads Performer Intake 1406 carb 3.42 Eaton Posi

04-13-2021, 04:57 PM	#6
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: New plastic float or replace the whole fuel sending unit Got a plastic float at my local O'Reillys this past summer. Omix-ADA Omix-ADA Fuel Level Float OUT 1772901

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