Ever hear of this one? Fuel guage went crazy for a day. I ordered 46mm socket, and while it was on its way, the guage quit. I took out the sending unit today, and the inside piece came out without the tube! Somewhere in the tank lies the nut and bottom piece. I don't think the loose parts will cause a problem because the screen tank will catch them. Someone tell me if I'm wrong on that one please.

Does anyone have a good used sending unit compatable with a 1981 300TD?

Thanks,

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Brad
1981 300TD - daily driver
1963 Chevy II
2001 F-250 7.3 Power Stroke

Screen is raised off the bottom of the tank in a TD so the parts won't be a problem. Check with John (VSTECH) I think he has some wagon parts.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I have a wagon sending unit... problem it I lost the nut when I was cleaning it up. And the rod the float rides on has some pitting. So it's basically for parts. I think you could find a brass nut to work. Send me a pm if your interested.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

I've pulled a couple out that were in pieces. It happens in the sedans as well, but not as much it seams.

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Actually I think the nut is what's rattling around in my garbage disposal
Maybe I can fish it out.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

Don't call "Mr. Obvious" about it! Remember the animal living in the sink on Bob and Tom?

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Brad
1981 300TD - daily driver
1963 Chevy II
2001 F-250 7.3 Power Stroke