Here is something new and interesting- Holley fuel tank sender using Lidar

[Barking Sands]

Might come in handy for some. Looks like easy set up and dampening.
https://www.holley.com/products/gau.../gauge_accessories_and_harnesses/parts/19-250

 

[KnotYet]

B S, that sending unit is no BS!
I may adapt it to the non-working (and NLA) sending unit in my '63 Landcruiser.

 

[Barking Sands]

B S, that sending unit is no BS!
Imay adapt it to the non-working (and NLA) sending unit in my '63 Landcruiser.

Great..let us know how it goes. I still need an access opening but it would be much easoer to install than something 2 or 3 feet long.

 

[KnotYet]

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The bolt pattern looks eerily close to the 1963 Landcruiser's OE sending unit.
This would seem improbable until I remembered that Toyota often copied some
measurements from vehicles they were mimicking during the occupation years.
The early Landcruisers were intended as improved, more powerful versions of
US Jeeps for domestic use in a country (Japan) that had few paved roads.
This sending unit bolt pattern may well date from those pre/post WWII days.

 

[AquaDestiny]

Nice! Thanks had no idea that was available.

 

[Portage_Bay]

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The bolt pattern looks eerily close to the 1963 Landcruiser's OE sending unit.

This would seem improbable until I remembered that Toyota often copied some

measurements from vehicles they were mimicking during the occupation years.

The early Landcruisers were intended as improved, more powerful versions of

US Jeeps for domestic use in a country (Japan) that had few paved roads.

This sending unit bolt pattern may well date from those pre/post WWII days.

I think it's the SAE 5 hole fuel sender pattern. https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=159/mode=cat/cat159.htm

 

[KnotYet]

I think it's the SAE 5 hole fuel sender pattern. https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=159/mode=cat/cat159.htmView attachment 137852

Thanks for the informative link.

 

[Portage_Bay]

The tanks on my 83 Californian LRC have that pattern. That made it easy to fine blanking plates, gaskets and screws with seals when I changed from the old float style sender to Tank Tender system.

 

[RickyD]

That might be great for black water tanks. Nothing to get gummy unless you overfill?

 

[CaptTom]

Interesting! I suspect the LiDAR sesnsor works better than the an ultrasonic sensor on a boat, with all the sloshing, vibration and noise. Too bad they don't sell one with a NMEA 2000 interface built in.

 

[AnsleyS]

Capt Tom,


You have suggested it so just wait...

 

[Circumnavigator]

Interesting, but would I still recommend the Maretron level sensor which uses sonar. It's twice the money, but puts out NEMA 2000 rather than old technology -- and, as I read it, for this one you either have to have the right gauge or buy a gauge as well. The Maretron sensor works on diesel, water, and black water.


Jim