'86 Xls Fuel Sending Unit

[Comanche_Fanatic]

My fuel gauge isnt working properly, a full tank of gas will read 1/4 on the gauge.

 

I dropped the gas tank and looked at the float/sending unit. the wires inside seem to be bad and I'd like a replacement as well as the in-tank filter.

 

Problem is, where could i even locate one. Stealership doesnt have it, Advance autos doesnt have it, I'm afraid that the next one i walk into wouldnt even know what it is.

 

they keep saying its a fuel pump (as if) and its not a pump at all, just a little rod to the filter, with 2 wires leading to the float. confirming it has an external mechanical fuel pump. which is what i don't need.

 

can anyone help me locate one? Ive got a short time window to get the jeep running again.

[jeepdoggydogB]

For $95 you have a NOS unit

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-86-Jeep-Comanche-Fuel-Tank-sending-unit-assy-23-5-gallon-tank-52003652-/321096727910?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac2db3d66&vxp=mtr

 

 

[HOrnbrod]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NOS-86-Jeep-Comanche-2-8L-Fuel-Sending-Unit-16-Gallon-Tank-SF8953002579-/321097194797?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac2e25d2d&vxp=mtr

 

EDIT:  Nevermind. Joe beat me.  :yes:

[Keyav8r]

Does anyone know if that OEM P.N. is just for '86 2.8L V-6 with 23.5 gallon tank or will it fit other years/engines/tanks?

[HOrnbrod]

http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/products/JEEP/COMANCHE/SENDER-PACKAGE--Fuel--Diesel--Gas--Carbureted-16-Gallon/4357329/53002579.html

[Keyav8r]

"This product no longer available." Don't need one at the moment, but thought maybe I should get one while I could - but, apparently, I can't!

[Keyav8r]

Unless I get it off eBay. Hmmmmm!

[Comanche_Fanatic]

great! now that we have located the sendingunit, any news on the internal fuel filter?

[Comanche_Fanatic]

still looking for the internal fuel filter, no luck.

 

I'm starting to consider putting a double external fuel filter system in, one under the hood and one under the chassis. ill have to make a screen for the sending unit if i can't locate one.

 

so far I havent considered ordering the new sending unit yet because I have a strong feeling that the bad ground ins on the sending unit itself, I'm in the process of repairing all the wires and ground systems. the float i can do nothing with cept spray eletrictal cleaner and strengethen the connector.

 

I hate going 'redneck' styles when i fix jeeps but somethings gotta be done!