Torqueline

Hello

I am not having any luck finding a new tank sending unit for the car.

Is there an after-market part out there that works in the '62 Cutlass?

it looks like a 63-64 Buick Riv unit might work.. Anybody have any info on it?

Thanks

joe_padavano

No one sells new ones. I've seen NOS originals on ebay - you just need to keep looking. There are vendors who can rebuild your original also.

Are you sure the sender is bad? I was convinced mine was bad until I pulled the gauge pod and cleaned the contacts in the connector. Suddenly, everything in the dash worked, including the fuel gauge.

Torqueline

With the ohms check, mine is flakey.. I am going to install EFI on the car and need a 3/8" vs the 5/16" suction tube.. So I, was hoping I could find another and mod it OR find one the will work that already has the 3/8 and return line


Thanks for the info

Torqueline

turns out they do make an aftermarket sending unit reproduction unit..

If anybody is interested.. here is the link... http://www.classiccarautoparts.com/g...ng_units2.html

joe_padavano

Nice find, though apparently they only sell the single line version and not the two line version for cars with fuel return.

Torqueline

My tank actually has a return line in the top of the tank.. I did not know there was another version with the return in the sending unit

jensenracing77

Are you sure the other line in the tank is not a vent? The Jetfire had two lines and I believe any Cutlass with A/C had it.

joe_padavano

My 62 wagon with the 185 HP Cutlass motor (and without A/C) also has a return line on the sender.

jensenracing77

Off topic but do you happen to have the little T fitting that screws into the Fuel pump for the fuel dome? I need one of these and cannot find anyone with an extra. This was only found on the two line system and the dome was to help aid in a continued forward motion of the fuel. I am missing the T fitting for our automatic Jetfire.

joe_padavano

Let me see if the Jetfire parts car still has that part on it. I'll have to get back to you.

Torqueline

Yes, I have the return line as noted inthe service manual on the top of the tank with a factory inlet fitting..

I have a vent line right up near the gas cap..

At least that is how I understand it..

Is this incorrect