How Do You Install A Marine Gas Tank Sending Unit?
The sending unit in a gas tank is responsible for measuring the amount of fluid in a tank and relaying that information to the fuel gauge for the user to see. Occasionally these gauges go bad and need replacing. This job can be be very simple or very complex, depending on the brand of boat. Some manufacturers build-in a door or deck panel that can be removed to expose the gas tank, while others encase the fuel tank with plywood or fiberglass and do not provide an access point. Disconnect the battery to prevent electrocution. Locate the fuel tank by removing any deck paneling that is covering the tank. If you need to cut the deck to expose the tank, be sure that you set your saw so that the cuts go deep enough to cut the deck but not so deep that you penetrate fuel lines, electrical lines, or any other vital cable. Use a shop rag to wipe off any built-up grime or residue around the sending unit. Salt water and salty air can cause major problems with corrosion and oxidation. Unscrew the
