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tommyleea · 05-17-2019, 08:55 AM

Thinking I am going to need a fuel sending unit for my Ranchwagon. So far I haven't been able to locate one for the wagons. I am looking at one for the F100 and it looks like it might work. Mounting is the same, and it is a short arm sender, which looksl like mine. Has anyone found a source for the ranchwagon fuel sender? As a side note, the fuel tank seems quite small for a station wagon.

JSeery · 05-17-2019, 11:26 AM

I thought the aftermarket units were somewhat universal and you modified them to fit. Are there different ones different years/models?

Bruce_MO · 05-17-2019, 12:06 PM

As JSeery indicates, I had to purchase a universal one (can't recall if I got it from Bob Drake???) and I bent and shortened the arm to mimic the original. I tried to duplicate the arc of motion, and hope for the best.

The new one seemed to be pretty cheaply made, and I will say it's not too accurate. But when it shows something more than 1/4 tank, I know I have some fuel.

tommyleea · 05-17-2019, 04:29 PM

Just looking on ebay..rodpartsdealer..short arm 6 volt..but only lists 48-55 pickups for fitment. I guess I need to contact him and find out.

Bob C · 05-17-2019, 07:36 PM

The parts book shows 1952-55 station wagon 6 volt B5AF-9275-A, I think this is the same number as the 1948-55 truck.

Bob
Here's one on Epay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nos-1955-Fo...lco2Qs&vxp=mtr

tommyleea · 05-18-2019, 08:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

The parts book shows 1952-55 station wagon 6 volt B5AF-9275-A, I think this is the same number as the 1948-55 truck.

Bob
Here's one on Epay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nos-1955-Fo...lco2Qs&vxp=mtr

OUCH! Thanks for the info..

05-17-2019, 08:55 AM	#1
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 424	53 Ranchwagon fuel sending unit Thinking I am going to need a fuel sending unit for my Ranchwagon. So far I haven't been able to locate one for the wagons. I am looking at one for the F100 and it looks like it might work. Mounting is the same, and it is a short arm sender, which looksl like mine. Has anyone found a source for the ranchwagon fuel sender? As a side note, the fuel tank seems quite small for a station wagon.

05-17-2019, 11:26 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 53 Ranchwagon fuel sending unit I thought the aftermarket units were somewhat universal and you modified them to fit. Are there different ones different years/models?

05-17-2019, 12:06 PM	#3
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: 53 Ranchwagon fuel sending unit As JSeery indicates, I had to purchase a universal one (can't recall if I got it from Bob Drake???) and I bent and shortened the arm to mimic the original. I tried to duplicate the arc of motion, and hope for the best. The new one seemed to be pretty cheaply made, and I will say it's not too accurate. But when it shows something more than 1/4 tank, I know I have some fuel.

05-17-2019, 04:29 PM	#4
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 424	Re: 53 Ranchwagon fuel sending unit Just looking on ebay..rodpartsdealer..short arm 6 volt..but only lists 48-55 pickups for fitment. I guess I need to contact him and find out.

05-17-2019, 07:36 PM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: 53 Ranchwagon fuel sending unit The parts book shows 1952-55 station wagon 6 volt B5AF-9275-A, I think this is the same number as the 1948-55 truck. Bob Here's one on Epay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nos-1955-Fo...lco2Qs&vxp=mtr Last edited by Bob C; 05-17-2019 at 07:48 PM.