My fuel gauge sender copper wire is broken... - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

larrym · #16 08-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Interesting post........ were you working on your 240?
I have an '80 300SD that I need to R/R the sending unit... where do you find used parts for yours?

compress ignite · #17 08-10-2008, 01:01 AM

PROGUN,

Your gauge may be bad.

Read this:

http://www.pauldrayton.com/uploadfiles/merc/Service/W123/Index/617Nindex.html

funola · #18 08-10-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldan44

there are just two screws near the front of the first aid box.

you need a 46mm socket to remove the sender. im sure you could hack it open with a SAE socket, but having the right size makes it easy.

I used a 1- 7/8 SAE socket. Fits loose but works fine.

charmalu · #19 08-11-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDP 2.6 190E

Magnet wire is an insulated electrical conductor, usually copper or aluminum insulated with a thin enamel coating - that when wound into a coil and energized creates a useful electrical field. 90% of all electrical energy requires modification through the use of magnet wire to be of use.

Magnet wire coils are used in electric motors, transformers, relays, solenoids, radio tuning coils, speakers, microphones, etc....

I just read your reply today, guess this must have sliped by me

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thank you for the info.

I have used a small piece of electrical wire wrapped around the end of a screwdriver, and connected to a battery to magnetize it.

Charlie