Thanks guys. The float is a plastic hollow one, as you say. But this is not broken, as I have filled up a few times & the gauge has returned to the top each time. My only thought was that it is something to do with the 'track' on the sender.
On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:22:58 PM UTC+1, Steve Kodz wrote: > Hamish is probably correct (as usual), since the float for a Mk2 tank is > hollow. Finding a glue to repair it might be tricky - maybe an epoxy > resin? > > Regards, > Steve > -- > www.h4-turbo.co.uk > www.quantumowners.co.uk > www.quantumcars.eu > www.quantumheritage.co.uk > > > On Wednesday 16 Apr 2014, Hamish Freeman wrote: > > Too long since I assembled mine to remember whether the float is solid > or > > hollow but if hollow then it sounds like the float got punctured somehow > > when the combined fuel pump and sender unit was removed thus reducing > > the buoyancy of the float – it may be possible to repair but this will > > depend upon from what material it is made. Few glues survive living in > > petrol. > > > > > > > > Good luck! > > > > > > > > Hamish > > > > > > > > From: [email protected] <javascript:> > > [mailto:[email protected] <javascript:>] On Behalf Of Mark > Sent: 16 April > > 2014 20:42 > > To: [email protected] <javascript:> > > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel sender faulty > > > > > > > > Following a fuel tank removal & refurb my fuel sender now doesn't work > > properly. Does anyone know if you can repair the sender. What happens is > > when the tank is full the fuel gauge shows full. Once I've done about > > +50 miles & the level drops the gauge starts to 'bounce' quite a bit. > > Eventually the gauge will just sit on the bottom, even though 3/4 full. > > Any ideas??? > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
