Strange Repairs

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parthmer80877

Discussion Starter · Jul 23, 2015

I received a used fuel tank for my sprint. When I pulled the sending unit I was surprised to find a radio vacuum tube in place of the original float. Over the years I have come across ham handed and bungled fixes, but this one is just strange. I admire the ingenuity and craftsmanship of whoever thought to do this strange and unexpected repair.

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divotandtralee

· #2 · Jul 23, 2015

That car isn't from Cuba per chance?

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Gordon Raymond

· #3 · Jul 23, 2015

Pretty good job! Are you going to change it or leave it? Better than painted cork, and a unique fix.

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alphil

· #4 · Jul 24, 2015

I want That

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Craig_m67

· #5 · Jul 24, 2015

Anorak mode

One of these perhaps
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compactron

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alfaseeka

· #6 · Jul 24, 2015

parthmer80877 said:
When I pulled the sending unit I was surprised to find a radio vacuum tube in place of the original float.

Have you tried running a current through it? That should make the tank light up...

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parthmer80877

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 24, 2015

I believe I'll display it as a tribute to resourceforness an creative thinking, although it must have operated for an extended period. I haven't seen a vacuum tube in a very long time. Bill P

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Gordon Raymond

· #8 · Jul 24, 2015

If you don't want it, I'll take it. Seems like a excellent float. I always liked vacuum tubes, even burned out. Internally they look very purposeful, unlike transistors. Operating, they gave us LIGHT. But, as mentioned, you sure don't want a functioning tube in your fuel tank.

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divotandtralee

· #9 · Jul 24, 2015

alfaseeka said:
Have you tried running a current through it? That should make the tank light up...

... and the neighborhood like a nuke.. seems like something out of an Ian Fleming novel. The only problem I see putting this on a forum will be the inane questions on the wattage, amperage, and resistance... and lest I forget the accuracy of the gage and whether it cures a bouncing needle... see what i started! uncle

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alfaseeka

· #10 · Jul 24, 2015

divotandtralee said:
... The only problem I see putting this on a forum will be the inane questions on the wattage, amperage, and resistance... and lest I forget the accuracy of the gage and whether it cures a bouncing needle... see what i started! uncle

Gosh, I was about to ask, Uncle! My own fuel gauge sender threw in the towel some time ago...:wink2:

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