Fuel sender replacement

diggin2day1

I need to replace the fuel sender in My 270FV. I am not getting any resistance readings(unless I tap on the top of the tank, then it bounces wildly for a second). I contacted the manufacturer of my fuel tank(Florida Marine Tanks) and this was their response to me:

 The sender in this tank is an electrical float arm sender.  We have them
in stock.  They are $50.00 each plus $20.00S&H.  Please reference part
number 22023073 at a length of 10 1/4" when ordering.  Attached is the
cc form to complete to place the order.

I am not too familiar with fuel senders and have a general idea(through forum searches) how they operate, so here is my questions: Is there a better option other than purchasing(That $20 shipping charge burns my a$$) from the original manufacturer? Are the aftermarket products just as good? Better? Does the new sender have to be EXACTLY 10 1/4"? Any recommendations for new senders?

aero3113

Diggin, I just replaced mine on Monday. Very Easy! You can buy a universal sender at West Marine and cut to length. The instructions are very straight forward. It will cost about the same minus the $20 shipping.

aero3113

Below is the link to the one I bought.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/moeller--electric-fuel-gauge-sending-units--P006_180_003_536

diggin2day1

Thanks aero, Just what I was looking to hear... $20 more for boat fuel. 

Handymans342

Did you check the ground first?

aero3113

I don't think your tank is any deeper than 12 inches. If it is they also sell one for deeper tanks. If you want to,measure your tank depth before you buy. Just remove your old sender and stick a tape or long ruler in. Mine measured 7 1/2 to the top.

diggin2day1

Thanks aero, I thought the 10 1/4" was depth of the tank(that's what the emailed response said anyway). 
Handy- I measured resistance from the ground lug on the ring of the sender to the center lug of the sender... Zilch(unless I tap on the tank and it fluctuates). 

aero3113

You should still measure before you cut the new one. You don't want to end up paying over $100 for 2 senders. LoL!

Dream_Inn

I have two 90424P Teleflex Marine Fuel Sender kits.  They are brand new in the box, never used.  They adjust for tanks from 4" to 24" deep and go from 240 to 33ohms.  I'm asking $20 each or both for $30.  If they are something that would work for you, I can ship it to you with added cost of shipping.  I bought them a long time ago and then ended up not needing them.

diggin2day1

Thanks Dream_Inn- I have a few West Marine cards I'm going to use.