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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Hello, can anybody assist with my sourcing a compatible top mounted sender/syphon twist fit for an 8" deep Ford tank and a standard 52mm petrol gauge. My association with Ford is that I have a 1978 Marlin Berlinetta kit car based on a Ford Cortina, and fitted with a 2.0 litre Pinto/DCOE45's. The existing Ford sender does not match the Smiths gauge . I am prepared to buy new if necessary, but any help will be appreciated.
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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If you measure the resistance of the sender in the car, the gauge can be adjusted to suit.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Thank you Tabetha, but my two Smiths fuel gauges don't have the slots on the back for adjustment.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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No, they need sending back to factory, don't know what the cost is though.
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