ohms for 1940 buick sending unit

[model a vickey]

i have a 1940 straight 8 buis cpe that i replaced the gas tank with a after market.i am buying a aftermarket sending unit and need to know the ohms for the factory gas gauge.thanks ted(563 568 1182)

[raycow]

The tank sending unit is 30 ohms.

Ray

[model a vickey]

The tank sending unit is 30 ohms.
Ray

is that 0 to 30 and 1940 spec?thanks for the quick reply.ted

[raycow]

Yes, that's 0 ohms empty and 30 ohms full. This was standard for all GM until about 1965, when it went to 90 ohms.

Ray

[model a vickey]

Yes, that's 0 ohms empty and 30 ohms full. This was standard for all GM until about 1965, when it went to 90 ohms.

Ray

youve been very helpful,thats what ill order.have a great week,ted