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I was so upset with the fuel guage - it is utterly useless and in my reckoning - a compulsive liar. Solution - brim tanks (spill at least 1-2 litres all over forecourt in process)- reset trip and drive a maximum of 250 miles. Then refill. I got to 287 once and ran out so I keep a 5 litre can under the bonnet for emergencies - fits well with a bungy and some Velcro.
All is sweet now I ignore it.
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I have ordered a 280mm sender from Europa spares, I'll keep everyone posted when it arrives and is fitted.
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The sender I ordered a couple of weeks ago is on "backorder" still but may arrive soon they say. Europa must be wondering about the sudden demand for 280mm VDO fuel senders.
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BINGO! a fuel gauge that actually works.
Today I fitted the 280mm tank sender. Fuel gauge came off 0% with 11 ltrs of fuel in tank and read 51% with 23 ltrs. Which gives a useful reserve of 10-11 ltrs or 50-60 miles.
A mod that is well worth the effort and expense.
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Glad it works !
Something else for Morgan to fit on the 2014 models .
Hugh
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Dab,
In looking up that part number ( 224011000280G) all I can find are European distributors. Local US vendors show 224-228 as the part number for a 280mm sender.
Does your box show the impedance? ie (90-0 ohm)?
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I think 224-228 is the catalog number and 224011000280G is the part number (from VDO website) Summit carries it as does California Imports Ltd. ( www.cip1.com) which had best price I could find.
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Hi Redneck
It just came in a cardboard tube with some basic installation instructions, sorry no impedance values.
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