Posted by winget on January 07, 2000 at 10:10:45:
In Reply to: Re: PW Gas Tank posted by bob on January 07, 2000 at 10:05:31:
From my previous posts collection: (I can't verify operability) Regards WAW
Fuel Tank Sender by Russ Erickson
The part number for the VW Beetle Fuel Sender unit is 113 919 049 D. You will have to extend the wire holding the float and you will also have to adjust the stroke of the float by bending the tabs on each side of the sending unit to get the correct Empty to Full range. These sending units use varying resistance to move the needle, so a 12-volt unit will work with a 6-volt gage as long as the resistances are correct for the stroke.
Fuel Tank
I have a tank from a Ford Van E-350 - late 80's? (it was a 1 ton van) that is the same height, length as the stock PW tank, but goes the full width between the frame rails. I plan on using it since it fits perfectly in the stock holding straps. I just have to grind the square edge of the top straps so they fit nicely in the stamped ridges in the tank. The dimensions sound like the ones posted here. I planned on measuring it last night but forgot to. The filler hole has to be moved but that's not a problem. My brother wrecked his van and I grabbed the tank. I couldn't believe my luck when I tried it in the PW.
HOW ABOUT A FOLLOWUP on this by someone! Regards WAW