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orviskid

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If the sending unit goes will the pump follow? mine makes no noise at all and its never below 3/4 of a tank. the low fuel light just comes on, i don't want to keep driving it and become stuck somewhere. i realize for the labor i should replace the pump at the same time, but can i keep running with the sending unit shot? i can keep an eye on the gas level myself.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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If the sending unit goes will the pump follow?

They are two separate items that just happen to be attached as an assembly. A stuck (or otherwise non functional) float shouldn't have any effect on the operation of the pump. If you don't mind keeping up with the fuel in the tank yourself, I say keep on driving!

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If the sending unit goes will the pump follow?

They are two separate items that just happen to be attached as an assembly. A stuck (or otherwise non functional) float shouldn't have any effect on the operation of the pump. If you don't mind keeping up with the fuel in the tank yourself, I say keep on driving!

 

Not driectly, BUT, if you run it out of gas you will lose the pump. Fuel cools the pump. No fuel..... pump gets hot and burns up. Kind of like running your engine with no oil.

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mines NEVER below half tank just to keep condensation low, i had some gas line freeze ups before. this sending unit thing is very intermittent. i only saw the light one time since my posting. i talked with a tech i know about removing the bed instead of the tank and his eyes popped out. he agreed it would be easier.

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mines NEVER below half tank just to keep condensation low, i had some gas line freeze ups before. this sending unit thing is very intermittent. i only saw the light one time since my posting. i talked with a tech i know about removing the bed instead of the tank and his eyes popped out. he agreed it would be easier.

 

That tech would probably love to get more money out of ya dropping the tank. Dropping the tank =moretime=more$ for him. You just have to slide the bed back a little. Maybe this isn't the best way,but me and my old man got it done fast!

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