[AT] Gas Tank sending unit needed

[Edward Tabor]

Sometimes the easiest solution is not the most obvious.  To make an 
accurate stick, run the tractor or whatever out of fuel (or as low as 
you dare).  Stick the tank and mark the level as empty.  Then add 1 or 2 
gallons and stick and mark.  Continue until the tank is full.  Then you 
don't have to guess or use complicated math equations (hell, 2+2 
sometimes fries my 2 volt brain cells.) 

Ed

Mike Sloane wrote:

> That would work just fine, Walt, if your tank is rectangular, but all 
> the ones on my tractors have all kinds of irregular shapes to fit 
> under the various hoods, and using your method would produce quite 
> unreliable results.
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> Besides, I wrote that for the engineers in the group who actually 
> enjoy "rocket science" solutions. :-) I just use a stick: on the Ford 
> 860, the stick sits right on the tank and never moves; on the Cubs 
> they sit right between the transmission housing and the battery box, etc.
>
> Mike
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> DAVIESW739 at aol.com wrote:
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>> Mike measure the depth of the tank lookup how  many gallons it holds 
>> and devide to find the gallons per inch. then mark it at  evey inch 
>> simple for a quick look at how much is in the tank. Mine was easy 
>> its  15 inches and hold 29 gallons. 2 gallons per inch. Hey this 
>> ain't rocket  science.
>>
>> Walt Davies
>> Cooper Hollow Farm
>> Monmouth, OR 97361
>> 503  623-0460 
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