1973 Potter SF - Fuel Tank Sending Unit Location

[StrangeBrew]

This season my fuel gauge stopped working and through a little trouble shooting, I've determined it is likely the sending unit that has failed. Assuming my fuel tank is original to the boat, does anyone know the exact location of the sending unit? If I could get at it through the deck without taking the center console off, that would be ideal, Thanks

[StrangeBrew]

I should also note that it's a 20 footer

[CaptLloyd]

First, I wouldn't assume that it's the original 35 year old aluminum tank. But if it's configured the same, the fuel sending unit should be under the console, just to the inboard side of where the rigging comes thru the deck.

I'm not near my boat, so I can't give you an exact measurement. Hopefully you will find a "Pie" hatch already there.

Lloyd

[gofastsandman]

Did you peg the gauge to make sure it`s working?

[StrangeBrew]

There is not a "pie" hatch in the deck and I'd like to try to avoid having to remove the console if at all possible.

How would I "peg" the gauge?

[NoBones]

If the wiring is correct, the pink wire comes from the fuel
sending unit to the gauge. With power on, put a jumper wire from the back of the gauge "pink" terminal and touch the jumper wire to ground. The gauge if good will peg to full.
Usually you can hold the other end of the jumper in your hand with out any fear of being electrocuted touching the ground.

Sorry I cannot help as to where the sending unit is on your tank.

See ya, Ken