Fuel Sending Unit

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   Anyone know if this is the correct sending unit? Waited a long time to get it... on the website it shows for 72-76 Gran Torino/Torino but the box says "Wagon"I'm going to be really irritated if it wont fit my 76 Elite - a coupe. Didnt the wagons have a different tank arrangement or are they the same?
I dont want to even open it because they may refuse return. I dunno. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Says nothing about STATION WAGON in the listing. 

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bamajips Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16-May-2024 Location: East Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote bamajips Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fuel Sending Unit Posted: 01-August-2024 at 8:24AM
	Anyone know if this is the correct sending unit? Waited a long time to get it... on the website it shows for 72-76 Gran Torino/Torino but the box says "Wagon" I'm going to be really irritated if it wont fit my 76 Elite - a coupe. Didnt the wagons have a different tank arrangement or are they the same? I dont want to even open it because they may refuse return. I dunno. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Says nothing about STATION WAGON in the listing.
	JiPS - East Tennessee 1976 Ford Elite 400

Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 515	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01-August-2024 at 1:23PM
	The wagon tank is behind the left rear quarter panel under the window. It sits upright. The Elite tank would be the same as the Gran Torino coupe or sedan, so that sending unit should be the easiest to find. The image you included looks exactly like the image on the eBay listing for the sending unit I bought for my wagon.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

bamajips Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16-May-2024 Location: East Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote bamajips Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01-August-2024 at 3:32PM
	I thought it was an upright tank and I finally opened it and it only makes sense if its upright (how the float sits) Very irritated that they list it as base/normal and it arrives reading clearly WAGON on it. I'm annoyed as Rockauto doesnt carry any near as I can tell. Maybe I need to look different models 72-76. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 They better cover shipping. 😒
	JiPS - East Tennessee 1976 Ford Elite 400

bamajips Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16-May-2024 Location: East Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote bamajips Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-August-2024 at 3:02PM
	Yeah this company is now trying to charge me a restocking fee to get a return. Am I being unreasonable in assuming the part was for my car when it is listed "72-76 Torino" and I receive a part that says "For Station Wagon" on it. The notes and sub models say NOTHING about "Station Wagon". So annoying. Here is the listing https://www.vividracing.com/acp-fuel-sending-unit-ford-torino-19721976-p-156146687.html
	JiPS - East Tennessee 1976 Ford Elite 400

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-August-2024 at 3:32PM
	it's hidden in the listing, i'd take what i can get. FWIW vivid is a PITA, they were listing 1972 T-bird front rotors as available but i had my suspicions. they just spam listings from anywhere / everywhere with no knowledge of the item or current status " .... developing parts for additional Ford/Mercury vehicles. This includes Bronco, Comet, Cougar, Econoline, Fairlane, Falcon, Ford, Mercury Full-Sized Cars, Ford Truck, Foxbody / Latemodel Mustang, and Galaxie Maverick, Ranchero, Thunderbird & Torino. Fuel Sending Unit Direct-fit replacement mounts inside the fuel tank and ensures fuel level is being precisely measured Sends signal indicating fuel level to dash gauge with dependable accuracy Stainless steel construction allows for the Longest service life while providing a consistent flow of fuel out of the tank For Station Wagon 3/8" Stainless Steel Direct Fitment Our team knows how important it is to get the right fit that’s why we enforce a strict level of fitment standards for each of our direct-to-fit replacement parts. Rigorously TestedEvery ACP part is made through innovative engineering and.... "
	72 GT Ute

hogfiddles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Moderator Joined: 19-September-2016 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 1695	Post Options Post Reply Quote hogfiddles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03-August-2024 at 1:35AM
	If it were me, I d make a stink over the restocking fee if it were THEIR error. If they refuse to budge,we’ll, then I wouldn’t return it—I’d put it up for sale…..and let EVERYBODY know about that company and their way of doing business, and how they treat FORMER customers.
	1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 100+ mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (14 trophies)

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03-August-2024 at 10:41AM
	I agree with Hogfiddles. FWIW. I got a fuel sending unit for my 72 from Dennis Carpenter. It is pretty close to the stock unit but still not overly accurate. It reads full fine, but it gets less accurate as the tank drains. So it tells me I have less gas than what's actually in the tank. I guess it's better than telling me I have more gas than I do.
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Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03-August-2024 at 11:45AM
	it's not uncommon to need to bend, either lengthen or shorten the float arm to correct the full to empty sweep. an old bud replaced the tank in a Bronco, the new tank was more capacity, we spent 5 mins improving the float arm geometry and a good time was had by all
	72 GT Ute