How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kens65fb · 03-11-2021, 08:45 PM

I recently purchased aftermarket gauges for my 1964 C10.

The fuel gauge is set up for a 90 OHM sender.

The 60-66 sender is 30 ohms.

I know that the 67-72 sender is 90 OHMS, and look very similiar, but the sender installs differently.

Has anyone modded a 67-72 unit to work in a 60-66 tank?

**jayoldschool** · 03-11-2021, 10:05 PM

Use a 67-72 tank.

kens65fb · 03-12-2021, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Use a 67-72 tank.

Thanks

**jayoldschool** · 03-12-2021, 10:56 AM

Of course, the alternative is to get the two senders side by side, and look at the angles of the sender flange, and the line differences. Easy to mod the in cab line to mate to the later sender if needed. Third option is to get a later sender and just take the pot/float arm and use it on the early assembly.

kens65fb · 03-12-2021, 12:23 PM

The senders install differently.

The 60-66 uses a 5 screw flange, the 67-72 flange twists into the tank.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-12-2021, 01:23 PM

Could you swap out the pivot point for the float? That might be the easiest way if it's doable

ffshrek · 03-12-2021, 01:28 PM

I put a 47 ohm resistor between the post to the guage wire and ground. Works good.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-12-2021, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ffshrek

I put a 47 ohm resistor between the post to the guage wire and ground. Works good.

Is what you did going from 90 sender to 30 gauge?

OP needs to go from 30 sender to 90 gauge. I don't know enough about resistors and wiring stuff to know if there's a difference there

ffshrek · 03-13-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Is what you did going from 90 sender to 30 gauge?

OP needs to go from 30 sender to 90 gauge. I don't know enough about resistors and wiring stuff to know if there's a difference there

Sorry, I misread the post. I am going from a 90 sending unit to a 30 guage
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AcampoDave · 03-13-2021, 11:17 AM

You can get a nice universal sender from Tanks Inc. You have to do a bIt of measuring and a little cutting but they work fine if you follow the directions.

03-11-2021, 08:45 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 I recently purchased aftermarket gauges for my 1964 C10. The fuel gauge is set up for a 90 OHM sender. The 60-66 sender is 30 ohms. I know that the 67-72 sender is 90 OHMS, and look very similiar, but the sender installs differently. Has anyone modded a 67-72 unit to work in a 60-66 tank? Attached Images

03-11-2021, 10:05 PM	#2
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 Use a 67-72 tank.

03-12-2021, 10:56 AM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 Of course, the alternative is to get the two senders side by side, and look at the angles of the sender flange, and the line differences. Easy to mod the in cab line to mate to the later sender if needed. Third option is to get a later sender and just take the pot/float arm and use it on the early assembly.

03-12-2021, 12:23 PM	#5
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 The senders install differently. The 60-66 uses a 5 screw flange, the 67-72 flange twists into the tank.

03-12-2021, 01:23 PM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 Could you swap out the pivot point for the float? That might be the easiest way if it's doable __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-12-2021, 01:28 PM	#7
ffshrek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Parowan Utah Posts: 4	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 I put a 47 ohm resistor between the post to the guage wire and ground. Works good.

03-13-2021, 11:17 AM	#10
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: How do you to convert a 67-72 fuel sender to work for 60-66 You can get a nice universal sender from Tanks Inc. You have to do a bIt of measuring and a little cutting but they work fine if you follow the directions.



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