thanks for the guidance got me sorted!! - I've finally cracked how to use the multimeter after being too scared to try! Also was able to test both old and new sender unit working fine, For me ended up being the cable from tank to dash that was the problem - who knows what happened. Instead I put a length of bell-wire direct from sender to the fuel gauge routed under the carpets and under the dash. Put an inline fuse in. I also rigged up a short cable with spades both ends and plugged directly from sender in my hands toguel guage whilst near the dash - so I could see results straight away.
That sender looks very much like Chineseium. The original wouldn't have had any plastic. 10/10 for your diagnostics and repair, though I thought you might have removed the corrosion. Sure, it goes in the tank and no one will ever see it but... I dunno must be my OCD. When I was young, I hated the minor, loved the mini but hated the minor. Even when it was new it looked old. But these days, I don't know why, I have a new appreciation for them, wouldn't mind owning one now. There's one near me that's a pick-up, I don't know if the owner converted it or if they were ever available with a pick-up body.
The sender didn't look that old close up and I don't think it had survived very well - so yeah - poorly made. I cleaned it up the best I could in the time I had. There is a fuel filter before the pump so if anything comes off it and makes it that far it should be caught. I guess coming out in 1948 and running until 1971 it was always going to look old compared so so much around. I wasn't a fan in the 80s and went the Ford route, but these aren't bad old busses and they have a certain charm for sure.
when my gaug didnt work i took it out right from the tank sender to gauge tested it on a battery on my bench , a small wire had broken off on sender unit tried soldering but no , didnt work , so i bought a new sender plus petrol gauge the sender was rated for gauge 1 thing to remember a sep EARTH OR GROUND WITH OUT IT IT JUST SHOWS FULL NEW ONE WORKS GREAT ALSO I HAVE MADE AQ LITTLE DAS IN DRIVERS COMP THAT HAS OIL GAUGE REV COUNTER AND DIGITAL SPEEDO FROM SAT TAKE CARE OH I HAVE A 1960 NEG EARTH MINOR
Hi wonder if you can help identify a fault with s minor 1955 furl gauge. Without turning the ignition it shows empty (its mot stuck) and only moves to show 1/4 a tank despite being full. Any thoughts and assistance greatly appreciated. Thanks
Great explanation and now know where to look for fuel sender unit
Thanks - glad you liked it
Very useful - I've learnt a few things from this. Thanks from Australia 🙂
Thanks - we were hoping it would help people - who had similar issues.
@@hujiproductions8457 I'll view it again when I get to that stage of my resto.
thanks for the guidance got me sorted!! - I've finally cracked how to use the multimeter after being too scared to try! Also was able to test both old and new sender unit working fine, For me ended up being the cable from tank to dash that was the problem - who knows what happened. Instead I put a length of bell-wire direct from sender to the fuel gauge routed under the carpets and under the dash. Put an inline fuse in. I also rigged up a short cable with spades both ends and plugged directly from sender in my hands toguel guage whilst near the dash - so I could see results straight away.
Glad it was useful and that you sorted yours out.
That sender looks very much like Chineseium. The original wouldn't have had any plastic. 10/10 for your diagnostics and repair, though I thought you might have removed the corrosion. Sure, it goes in the tank and no one will ever see it but...
I dunno must be my OCD.
When I was young, I hated the minor, loved the mini but hated the minor. Even when it was new it looked old. But these days, I don't know why, I have a new appreciation for them, wouldn't mind owning one now. There's one near me that's a pick-up, I don't know if the owner converted it or if they were ever available with a pick-up body.
The sender didn't look that old close up and I don't think it had survived very well - so yeah - poorly made. I cleaned it up the best I could in the time I had. There is a fuel filter before the pump so if anything comes off it and makes it that far it should be caught. I guess coming out in 1948 and running until 1971 it was always going to look old compared so so much around. I wasn't a fan in the 80s and went the Ford route, but these aren't bad old busses and they have a certain charm for sure.
Excellent video, v-useful 👍 ⭐️
Thank you for your kind comment 😁
That was a very well explaind video you did.
Thanks - that's kind.
Great video, thanks mate
Thank you, that's very kind, hope it helped you.
when my gaug didnt work i took it out right from the tank sender to gauge tested it on a battery on my bench , a small wire had broken off on sender unit tried soldering but no , didnt work , so i bought a new sender plus petrol gauge the sender was rated for gauge 1 thing to remember a sep EARTH OR GROUND WITH OUT IT IT JUST SHOWS FULL NEW ONE WORKS GREAT ALSO I HAVE MADE AQ LITTLE DAS IN DRIVERS COMP THAT HAS OIL GAUGE REV COUNTER AND DIGITAL SPEEDO FROM SAT TAKE CARE OH I HAVE A 1960 NEG EARTH MINOR
Hi wonder if you can help identify a fault with s minor 1955 furl gauge. Without turning the ignition it shows empty (its mot stuck) and only moves to show 1/4 a tank despite being full. Any thoughts and assistance greatly appreciated. Thanks
Hi, I think I would start at the sender end, quite possible that the float is stuck in that position, does happen.