Fuel Sending Units

[wayneking]

I want to replace my fuel sending unit. I thought I was going to with a Moeller but then I saw some stuff about Centroid so I looked up those as well, Mechanically, Centroid appears more solid, i.e. its float moves up and down on a shaft rather than the float arm on a Moeller which might be more erratic when fuel is sloshing around. Anyway, just wondered if there any opinions as to what's the best sending unit that others have used.

 

[Tin Kicker]

I found this one fit and had the right resistance for the 32-3.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019CXVE9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Christian Williams]

There's also a design in which a float rises vertically on the post--no swing arm. I installed that last year.

A former float-with-arm model wouldn't work for me because a baffle in the tank prevented the lever from rising.

Model like this--various brands.

https://www.amazon.com/KUS-Fuel-Water-Level-Sensor/dp/B097SKT1HD

 

[Loren Beach]

That looks just like the "Wema" sender that was installed in our new fuel tank a decade ago. Working fine.

 

[Tin Kicker]

I'd have probably used what Christian posted if I'd seen it before buying the one I got.
Any of them will work if they fill the hole(s) and have the right resistance.

 

[wayneking]

There's also a design in which a float rises vertically on the post--no swing arm. I installed that last year.

A former float-with-arm model wouldn't work for me because a baffle in the tank prevented the lever from rising.

Model like this--various brands.

https://www.amazon.com/KUS-Fuel-Water-Level-Sensor/dp/B097SKT1HD

That's the one I thought looked better mechanically. Thanks!

 

[Marlin Prowell]

Centroid sending units are not mechanical; they use capacitance to measure fuel level and have no moving parts. Other Ericson owners have installed them. They are also programmable and can be used to accurately measure irregular diesel tanks.

 

[KS Dave]

There's also a design in which a float rises vertically on the post--no swing arm. I installed that last year.

https://www.amazon.com/KUS-Fuel-Water-Level-Sensor/dp/B097SKT1HD

This is the same type I purchased for my tank. I had the swing-arm version before and not knowing if it was the sender or gauge, I bought both. I did install the sender and holes all lined up perfectly.

Here's the gauge I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B7OYCFG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Getting it all hooked up is on my short list of projects for early winter as part of my instrument panel strengthening/refresh.