filament inside the fuel level sender
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Three Wheelin'
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filament inside the fuel level sender
Yes I was cleaning everything in the tank, including the fuel sender unit. I was proud of myself for removing a ton of gum without damaging the inner workings of the fuel sender unit, and wham... 
broke that ultra thin filament inside the unit, which could turn into a $100 mishandling mistake. What is it made of so I can replace it? It is obviously conductive material with lubricant properties like dental floss, only a million times thinner!!! Any help for identifying a replacement filament would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Tarek
broke that ultra thin filament inside the unit, which could turn into a $100 mishandling mistake. What is it made of so I can replace it? It is obviously conductive material with lubricant properties like dental floss, only a million times thinner!!! Any help for identifying a replacement filament would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance
Tarek
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Bad luck! I managed without breaking mine....My measurements show the 2 runs of wire total around 80 ohms - suggest you measure the intact run from top to bottom and see what resistance you get. As to where to get a repalcement - cant help there I'm afraid.
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Three Wheelin'
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I wasn't able to measure the resistance across with the tools I have, but I'll take your word for it. As for my soldering skills, they're meek... I'll have to take it to someone who solders daily for a living... but what kind of solder should be used? anything special?
thanks!!
Tarek
thanks!!
Tarek
