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HIGHWAY BY THE SEA · 09-25-2013, 09:40 PM

The fuel sending unit I bought stopped working right after installation. The float flooded I guess. Annoying.

BMERDOC · 09-25-2013, 09:47 PM

I had the same problem. I guess it wasn't a good soldering job. I called and they sent me a new float with no problems. I guess its a common complaint.

**jocko** · 09-25-2013, 10:30 PM

nice they sent another one, but... lotsa work to install a piece of junk. anyone know of a more reliable supplier, or do they all come from the same float factory in china?

**passthebuck** · 09-25-2013, 10:34 PM

I had same problem. Ordered this off if eBay:

http://bit.ly/1bdqc2G

& & it worked awesome. It's the exact same size as the factory float.
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**passthebuck** · 09-25-2013, 10:38 PM

If that link doesn't work, just search this item #: 190911122317
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HIGHWAY BY THE SEA · 09-26-2013, 11:07 PM

I called LMC today and they agreed to send me a new float . I asked them what was I going to do if that float also sank like the previous one did . They told me they could not guarantee that the new one would not sink as well . So I told them I could not guarantee that I could use this kind of junk . When the new float arrives I am going to immerse it in liquid for several days before installation and make sure it does not also fill up and sink. By doing it this way I can avoid having to take the sending unit out of the gas tank again if this float is also bad .

pauls72 · 09-27-2013, 12:55 AM

I've had good luck (so far) with the fuel sending unit for my '72 that I ordered back in May from LMC. I have seen the issue you describe with other units - my buddy's had to replace several units in his 81 Ranger, and they always seem to separate at the solder joints. It sucks that quality parts are so hard to find these days - I'll pay extra for better stuff.

09-25-2013, 09:40 PM	#1
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 918	Piece of junk LMC sending unit The fuel sending unit I bought stopped working right after installation. The float flooded I guess. Annoying. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009

09-25-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit I had the same problem. I guess it wasn't a good soldering job. I called and they sent me a new float with no problems. I guess its a common complaint. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

09-25-2013, 10:30 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit nice they sent another one, but... lotsa work to install a piece of junk. anyone know of a more reliable supplier, or do they all come from the same float factory in china?

09-25-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit I had same problem. Ordered this off if eBay: http://bit.ly/1bdqc2G & & it worked awesome. It's the exact same size as the factory float. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

09-25-2013, 10:38 PM	#5
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit If that link doesn't work, just search this item #: 190911122317 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

09-26-2013, 11:07 PM	#6
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 918	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit I called LMC today and they agreed to send me a new float . I asked them what was I going to do if that float also sank like the previous one did . They told me they could not guarantee that the new one would not sink as well . So I told them I could not guarantee that I could use this kind of junk . When the new float arrives I am going to immerse it in liquid for several days before installation and make sure it does not also fill up and sink. By doing it this way I can avoid having to take the sending unit out of the gas tank again if this float is also bad . __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009

09-27-2013, 12:55 AM	#7
pauls72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: bakersfield ca Posts: 2	Re: Piece of junk LMC sending unit I've had good luck (so far) with the fuel sending unit for my '72 that I ordered back in May from LMC. I have seen the issue you describe with other units - my buddy's had to replace several units in his 81 Ranger, and they always seem to separate at the solder joints. It sucks that quality parts are so hard to find these days - I'll pay extra for better stuff.



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