atwoziph Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 Question? Is a fuel sending unit from a 1946-58 cj2a, cj3a,cj3b jeep compatible with a 1948 Plymouth coupe? I found online a omix-ada fuel sending unit that looks the same with 2 pole connectors.........wouldn't during that time frame the manufactures use one part for a range of vehicles? the part is only 25.95 verses 90.00 to 120.00 at other websites...thoughts? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) post the link...I am thinking not...the Jeep is a 10-73 ohm rating and single pole sender...SO IF GIVEN your Plymouth is a true two wire sender that split proportionally the 30 ohms of the sender coil with each leg to common ground..NO now if you have a single wire early 49 you may get away with this Edited March 18, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 I would be very surprised if the two were interchangeable . Important things that could be different are the screw hole patterns and the resistance of the windings . Quote
OldDad67 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 Question? Is a fuel sending unit from a 1946-58 cj2a, cj3a,cj3b jeep compatible with a 1948 Plymouth coupe? I found online a omix-ada fuel sending unit that looks the same with 2 pole connectors.........wouldn't during that time frame the manufactures use one part for a range of vehicles? the part is only 25.95 verses 90.00 to 120.00 at other websites...thoughts? You can get a repro off e-bay for $99.00 that fits and works perfectly and it's stainless steel with the newer type float that won't have a problem with the new fuels. I bought one and it seems to do the job. Going from my own experience everytime I think I can cut corners and save a buck I usually add to the parts collection on my shelf in the shop, which is quite extensive I might add. 1 Quote
atwoziph Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Posted March 18, 2014 Here is the link: http://www.shopjeepparts.com/fuel-tank-sending-unit-194658-cj2a-cj3a-cj3b-p-5500.html the part number is: 17724.01 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 question still remains unanswered..does your Plymouth require the two wire sender? IF so..then as I said earlier no, per what I found on the early CJ's single wire to ground with 10-73 ohm range...answer part one of this application for the Plymouth.. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 Tim, his info says he has a 48 Plym club coupe. Should take the two wire sender. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 The unit looks similar to the P15 item. It goes on 40s and 50s model Jeeps. Probably for 6V. Might work if what Tim said is there regarding ohms, etc. If all else is similar, including length of the arm, but the holes don't align..... perhaps holes in the unit could be re-drilled by making a paper template of where they should go. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I found this sender on eBay from mopar-direct in Belmont, Mass for $115 "buy it now". Says for 6V, 40-48 Plymouth and other Mopars. Is this the same one that was $99?? Now........if they would make an original looking new gas tank......all would be good. The son in law did mention one time there was someone in Kansas City that was good at re-doing a tank that was close to what we need by relocating the neck and (presumably) the sending unit hole if needed. Don't know any further details. I've seen a Ford tank that holds 17 gallons and looks to be about the same size/shape as our old Mopars. In a catalog of tanks available at O'Reilly Auto. Edited March 18, 2014 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 I know Bob..just trying to get that out of him... Quote
OldDad67 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 I found this sender on eBay from mopar-direct in Belmont, Mass for $115 "buy it now". Says for 6V, 40-48 Plymouth and other Mopars. Is this the same one that was $99?? Now........if they would make an original looking new gas tank......all would be good. The son in law did mention one time there was someone in Kansas City that was good at re-doing a tank that was close to what we need by relocating the neck and (presumably) the sending unit hole if needed. Don't know any further details. I've seen a Ford tank that holds 17 gallons and looks to be about the same size/shape as our old Mopars. In a catalog of tanks available at O'Reilly Auto. This is not the one I purchased. I looked last night but he did not have an ad. But he does advertise from time to time and the purchase price is $99.00 and free shipping. It looks much closer to original than the unit you show, plus it has the newer style float rather than cork. Quote
OldDad67 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) This is not the one I purchased. I looked last night but he did not have an ad. But he does advertise from time to time and the purchase price is $99.00 and free shipping. It looks much closer to original than the unit you show, plus it has the newer style float rather than cork. Just found his ad below: http://www.ebay.com/itm/45-46-47-48-DODGE-CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-GAS-SENDING-UNIT-/330502353401?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf379b1f9&vxp=mtr Edited March 18, 2014 by OldDad67 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Posted March 18, 2014 After my post, i discovered the ad for a black colored float for $99 i had saved on ebay. Actually i have a new Atwater Kent unit i got a few years ago. Quote
atwoziph Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Posted March 19, 2014 My sending unit has two poles. Thanks for all the help, I will be ordering from the posted ebay link. Quote
46Ply Posted May 18, 2015 Report Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Looks like I'm in the same boat. Ordered the 1 wire universal unit from TankRUs for $35, but I need a 2 wire unit. Does anyone else have a cheaper alternative? Is the above alternative the best way out. Another $100 bucks! Edited May 18, 2015 by 46Ply Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 As an aside..........I believe the 1940s Dodges DO use the one wire sender you just bought. I did a trade a few years ago with a 1946-48 Dodge owner as each of us had purchased the wrong sender for our cars. Any Dodge owners who need a new sender?????? Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 Found this item, but can't seem to find the price................................... http://www.mykmlifestyle.com/Studebaker_Fuel_Sender.html Quote
Seaside Pete Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 What about This from tanks inc: 2 terminal.....cut float to length......$35. Pete Quote
BlueSkye48 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 What about This from tanks inc: 2 terminal.....cut float to length......$35. Pete I got the 73-10 ohm from them when I got a new tank, seemingly works great (bottom listing) http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=276/mode=prod/prd276.htm Quote
46Ply Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 I got the 73-10 ohm from them when I got a new tank, seemingly works great (bottom listing) http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=276/mode=prod/prd276.htm I think that's exactly the same one I ordered. That's what is so confusing. Some say this is correct, others say I need a two wire unit. Looks like Plymouth had two types? The one I have is the ORG and it has a 1 wire connection. I need the 2 wire. Quote
46Ply Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 Found this item, but can't seem to find the price................................... http://www.mykmlifestyle.com/Studebaker_Fuel_Sender.html Thanks for the link. I'll call them. Quote
46Ply Posted May 19, 2015 Report Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) What about This from tanks inc: 2 terminal.....cut float to length......$35. Pete I can't find this on the site. Can you post the link. (And confirm that it has 2 terminals). Edited May 19, 2015 by 46Ply Quote
Seaside Pete Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I can't find this on the site. Can you post the link. (And confirm that it has 2 terminals). Sorry I am not sure how to post a link but, If you go on their site and click VIEW PRODUCTS.....then....MOPAR FUEL TANKS.....then....1941-48 DODGE AND PLYMOUTH STEEL FUEL TANK you will then see as well as the tank an "optional sender unit" click on it and there are more details and at the bottom it shows the "ORG - Early Ford & Mopar - 73-10 Ohms" Hope this helps. Pete Edited May 20, 2015 by Seaside Pete Quote
46Ply Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry I am not sure how to post a link but, If you go on their site and click VIEW PRODUCTS.....then....MOPAR FUEL TANKS.....then....1941-48 DODGE AND PLYMOUTH STEEL FUEL TANK you will then see as well as the tank an "optional sender unit" click on it and there are more details and at the bottom it shows the "ORG - Early Ford & Mopar - 73-10 Ohms" Hope this helps. Pete Thanks Pete, That led me to the one I bought! (ORG). And it has 1 terminal only. Their site doesn't tell which one it is. Might be good info for anyone else that goes down this road however. The price is right at $35. but not if it doesn't do the job. Quote
BlueSkye48 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 I think that's exactly the same one I ordered. That's what is so confusing. Some say this is correct, others say I need a two wire unit. Looks like Plymouth had two types? The one I have is the ORG and it has a 1 wire connection. I need the 2 wire. the one I got matching this description was a 2 wirethe picture at the top is one of the 5 or so that they carry, but not the mopar one Quote
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