Sending unit for rear tank, Are they avaliable?

[G.W BUFFALO]

I've searched and really can't find anything that's definitely for an idi.. I need a rear tank sending unit complete for my 88, it's one of my major hangup rite now. If anyone knows of a place to get a new one, or even has a good used one to sell lmk please.. Thanks joe

 

[Danielle]

Parts geek or rock auto maybe?

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

No nothing, tried them and all the parts stores...

 

[IDIoit]

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sh...REAR-TANK-SENDING-UNIT!!!!!!-87-89&highlight=

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

Thanks for the link, they're sold out rite now but I see laserjock bought one from another seller.. Worries me thou becouse that seller has some really bad feedback so it mite be a risk..

 

[riotwarrior]

Probably hqve one more i stock....

 

[laserjock]

Bought the rear unit from "vansautollc". No problems and they have a good feedback score.

Front was from "trexautoparts111014". Again, no problems and they have a good feedback score.

Hope that helps.

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

It does I'll buy from vansautollc, thanks for letting me know.. There score is good, but have had 89 negative feedbacks withing last year so I was kinda worried..

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

on our 88 dad modified a gasser one to work.

 

[jaluhn83]

You can also cobble in a universal sensor without too much trouble, though you also need to add a universal type gauge IIRC as the resistance range is different.

 

[The Warden]

For what it's worth...I haven't tried this yet, but someone posted this a while ago and it may be worth looking at...and, actually, given the OEM design, I'm wondering if they can rebuild them to work better than OEM?

http://www.tristarrradiator.com/Services Page/Services.html

 

[jaluhn83]

Doubt they'd be an improvement, I expected they'd just redo the original contacts which means it will eventually have the same wear problem. Replacing it with a wire wound setup would take some significant rework I'd guess.

Also $75-150+ shipping... not really a cheaper alternative from what I've seen.

 

[IDIoit]

the simplicity of getting a gasser unit, the ease of install, and the ability to adapt it for a direct swap makes it pretty much the best choice IMO.

ive installed universal units, and they always seem to be the type you have to bolt in.

ive had a minor issue with mine initially, but after i worked it out, its done great.
and i wouldnt have had those issues if i would have bought a new one.

 

[catbird7]

I put gasser units in mine 3 to 5 years ago with zero problems so far. All of the parts stores have them and the price is reasonable.

 

[G.W BUFFALO]

Got my sending unit from "vansautollc" seller on ebay yesterday.. I'm happy it's the right part, brand new repop came with the shower head and a brass float all for 70 bucks...Thanks laserjock for the help with finding this seller..