Fuel Tank Sender Unit

[Pearls not a Singer]

I was fortunate enough to buy back the 1933 RP Saloon I previously owned 40 years ago & we are now 3 years into a very major restoration. Unfortunately the fuel sender unit had stopped working. Speedograph Richfield kindly offered to have a look at it but they are unable to repair or replace it. I have no criticism of them whatsoever; they would not even charge me for the return postage/packing which they paid for.

However has anyone any suggestions as to how it might (????) be repaired or replaced please. I am not optimistic but as we are trying to do a concurs restoration it would be nice to have a working fuel gauge to go with the re chromed bezel & guage on a restored dashboard.

Many thanks for any suggestions.

Alan.

These may be available new from our cherished suppliers

If not, 12volt versions to fit early MG Midgets and AH Sprites are still available new.  http://www.sussexclassiccar.co.uk/shop_f...d1279.html

I'm not sure if the resistance is different for 12volts v 6volts and the link above labels them as positive earth - this may be just to identify the cars with this fitting?

You don't have much to lose if you take off the top cover to investigate why your original unit is not working!  They are repairable if you have the time and patience but at £45 for a new unit its not commercially worthwhile. I repaired my original unit in 1985 after the car had been standing for a longish time. Don't bin it: there will be parts salvageable for someone even if you don't do it