1956 Vikky fuel sender
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miker98038
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Since those are King Seeley gauges they don’t operate on straight resistance. I don’t know I’ve ever seen an ohm reading for one that helped diagnose a problem. Except maybe an open or direct short. The 56’s are also unique in that they operated on a full 12 volts. Previous Fords were 6 volt, and in 57 they went back to a voltage drop device under the dash. Just what’s the problem? Not working, reading off?
Here’s an old write up that explains more.
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic22135-1.aspx
Here’s an old write up that explains more.
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic22135-1.aspx
dmsfrr
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As mentioned, the King Seeley fuel sensors don't use (variable) resistance in the sensor.
They use heat sensitive bi-metal switching contacts to regulate electrical flow thru the gauge.
The Ohm reading of the sensor coil doesn't change from full to empty. The rate of open/closed time on the switch contacts is what changes the indication of the dash gauge.
Does the fuel tank sensor look like this one?
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They use heat sensitive bi-metal switching contacts to regulate electrical flow thru the gauge.
The Ohm reading of the sensor coil doesn't change from full to empty. The rate of open/closed time on the switch contacts is what changes the indication of the dash gauge.
Does the fuel tank sensor look like this one?
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JSRTUDOR
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I have the original gauge but it has an aftermarket sender. When I bought another aftermarket one to replace the non functioning one it was too small to fit in the tank, meaning the tank opening was too large. I may have an incorrect tank. The new one ohm'd out at 240 ohms and the gauge worked/ but didn't fit in the tank, the one that fits the tank is only 90 ohms and the gauge always reads full unless I disconnect the sending wire then it goes to empty. Did the 56 Vicky have a sender that clamped down with a ring or was it held down with 6 screws? Thanks!