Technical Inquiry: Fuel Sending Unit Compatibility for 33-Gallon Scout II Tank

[BigWheel_J]

Greetings to the knowledgeable enthusiasts of this community,

I am currently working on a 1973 Scout II equipped with an aftermarket 33-gallon fuel tank. The sending unit has failed and requires replacement, but I am encountering a compatibility challenge.

My tank requires a unit with an integrated fuel pickup tube, similar to the IH part #402522C2 designed for the 19-gallon tank. Most replacement units I have found for the 33-gallon tanks lack this integrated pickup tube.

Before I invest the time and expense into a replacement, I would like to confirm: will a sending unit designed for a 19-gallon tank provide an accurate fuel level reading in this larger 33-gallon application? My primary concern is ensuring both proper fuel pickup depth and gauge accuracy.

I appreciate any insights or advice you can provide.

Many thanks

 

[ihpartsjeff]

The fuel sending unit for the tank you have is going to be different than what came in the factory 19 gallon tank. We have repaired/made new sending units for the tank in question in the past. Reach out to our shop and they will see if we can make you one but it will be more expensive than the ones we list online since it has to be custom made. 530-274-1795 or email sales@ihpartsamerica.com