Dean: I didn't get into the details of looking for the leak since it
wasn't important to my response to Jim.
My first indication of a problem was that my fuel gauge was reading 'empty'
with a full tank of gas. Logical problem? Sinking float! Removed the
sending unit and shook it. No sound of liquid. Did not seem heavy. I
usually apply heat from a heat gun which creates pressure in the float and
reveals the leak. This time I followed suggestion to imerse the float in
hot water. Pressure created by the heat would result in bubbles. No
bubbles. I suspended the float in the water and it floated. Pushed it
under water and it popped up easily. It appeared that a sinking float was
not my problem. However, when I proceeded to install the sending unit back
into the tank, I noticed that the float SANK in the gasoline. It floated
in the water but sank in the gasoline. That's when I drilled the hole and
the gasoline drained out.
Now you know The Rest of the Story (used without permission)
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
> [Original Message]
> From: dean <dht3000@adelphia.net>
> To: Len and/or Marge <thehartnetts@earthlink.net>; Healeys Mail List
<healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 6/26/2006 11:31:06 AM
> Subject: Re: update and more questions
>
> You need to apply air to the hole you drilled and see where the bubbles
come
> from . That's your leak.
>
>
> Dean
>
>
>
> > Jim: Many moons ago someone on The List stated that Ford Part #
> > COAZ-9202-B was a suitable substitute. It was indicated that this was a
> > brass float and cost about $4.00. As I said - many moons ago ..... I
> > have
> > not purchased one - yet - so I can't verify the facts.
> >
> > I just had the same problem this week. Drilled a small hole in the end,
> > drained the gas out, soldered up the hole. Could not find any hole or
> > crack that would have allowed the leak so I may only be good for a short
> > while. THEN I may go visit my local Ford parts department.
> >
> > (The Other) Len
> > Vacaville, CA
> > 1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
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