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JoKer Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 bend / adjust the float-arm inside the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo999 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 How about this http://www.technoversions.com/MeterMatchHome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt4 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 i can get new aftermaket senders 10ohm full  180 ohm empty should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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datlow Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Been a while since I've done maths/ohms but Assuming the float is usually supplied 12v Vn would be full12v/40ohm= 0.3A @gauge 12v/290ohm=0.041A @gauge If you reduced the supply voltage (chuck a potentiometer in and adjust to correct voltage) With mitsi float 5v/17ohm=0.29A @gauge 5v/120ohm=0.041A @gauge I could be completely wrong but that works in my head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Am I missing something? Adapt a VN sender to fit the L200 tank? Adjust the lever length to suit throw and braze/tig VN sender frame onto the L200 base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Vn fuel tank an option ? Is there room can you be bothered be far easier then braising a fuel sender ring into your old tank. Cut out the risk of blowing your face off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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igor Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Bigger tank has to be a good option if it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Been a while since I've done maths/ohms but Assuming the float is usually supplied 12v Vn would be full12v/40ohm= 0.3A @gauge 12v/290ohm=0.041A @gauge If you reduced the supply voltage (chuck a potentiometer in and adjust to correct voltage) With mitsi float 5v/17ohm=0.29A @gauge 5v/120ohm=0.041A @gauge I could be completely wrong but that works in my head? I'd be tempted to chuck an electronic 5V voltage regulator in at the sender to try that out. Just thinking as I type/tap though, do you actually have 12V at the sender rheostat? Maybe some voltage is lost at the gauge via a movement coil? Only had my sender apart couple of days ago funnily enough, never chucked voltmeter on it tho as was obviously a holed float and ohms were ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lord Gruntfuttock Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'd try a 3 pin 5V voltage regulator then (TO-220)?Costs all of around $2.30 at Jaycar (plus road trip to check it works)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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