Examine the float very closely. I will wager that the hole is located at
the end point of the wire loop that holds the float. Over time the sharp
edge of the metal puts a pinhole puncture in the float. Interesting thing
about this is that on hot days the float will empty itself and you will
have correct tank readings. Cold mornings I used to show empty tank.
I fixed mine when this happened years ago, when I didn't have a good parts
supplier or any money for that matter, by coating it with the epoxy resin
used in fiberglass layups. Has lasted at least 10 years no problem.
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> From: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
> To: Andy <adixon@loudoun.com>; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Liquid in Gas tank sending unit float
> Date: Saturday, July 04, 1998 1:10 PM
>
>
> We recently removed a sender from a 1500 spit from the salvage yard to
put
> into a Mk IV and noticed the same thing. We could find no hole at all,
but
> there was about 1/2 ounce of fuel in the float.
>
> Sam
>
> At 09:29 AM 7/4/1998 -0400, Andy wrote:
> >
> >Just removed and disassembled the TR6 gas tank (leaks) and noticed
liquid
> >in the sending unit float. Yes, it appears to be gas but there is no
hole
> for it
> >to have gotten there.
> >Is it supposed to be there or has Boyles law? (or is that only for
gasses?)
> >done wonderful things?
> >
> >Andy
> >
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