Auto Meter 1501 User Manual
CAUTION:
If working on a tank that contains fuel or fuel
vapors, use extreme caution. Carefully follow
these steps to minimize danger from explosive
fuel vapor.
Installation Procedure (Tank must be empty, clean and free of fuel.)
FIGURE 1
1. Extinguish all cigarettes and remove open flames, hot material and anything else
that might ignite fuel or fuel vapor from area. Be sure there is adequate
ventilation in work area.
2. Remove ignition key and disconnect ground (-) cable from battery.
3. Drain fuel from tank and remove from area. Reinstall drain plug. Disconnect the
fuel line from the fuel tank. Remove the mounting straps or bolts which fasten the
fuel tank to the vehicle than remove tank.
4. Remove old sender and remove all remains of the gasket from the old sender
from the fuel tank. A clean surface is required for proper sealing of the new fuel
sender and neoprene/cork gasket. If excessive debris is found in the fuel tank,
flush with water and thoroughly dry the tank with forced air.
5. Auto Meter has two different styles of fuel sender. View the sender from the top
with the float arm extended perpendicular from the stem. See FIGURE 1 to
determine which sender you have. Type 1 (top) has top nuts off-center and the
float extends from one side of the float arm. Type 2 (bottom) has centered nuts
on top and the float is centered on the float arm.
6. If you have the Type 1 Fuel Sender refer to instructions 7-14. If you have Type 2
Fuel Sender refer to instructions 15-23 on the reverse side.
TYPE “1”
7. Measure tank depth where the new fuel sender will be installed. Refer then to
ADJUSTMENT TABLE 1 for correct lengths of float arm (Length “A”) and stem
(Length “B”). Adjust the length of the stem by loosening the adjusting screws.
Retighten the screws when the correct length is reached. Remove the float arm
from the assembly and cut to Length “A”. Reattach float arm to the float arm
connecter with set screw and locknut See FIGURE 2.
8. Slide the gasket over the float arm and sending unit to fit flat against the
underside of the mounting plate. Place the fuel sender in the fuel tank and align
the five holes in the sender flange with the holes in the fuel tank. The five
mounting holes are not equally spaced and will only line up in one angular
position. This allows repositioning of the float arm relative to the mounting holes
every 90°. If necessary to rotate the sending unit for your installation, loosen the
brass nut on the bottom of the mounting plate enough to allow the stem to rotate.
Make sure to rotate the stem in 90° increments to insure clearance of the float
arm with the tank wall.
9. Check for adequate clearance between float and fuel tank wall. (By holding fuel
level sender up along side of the fuel tank, you can better check for clearance of
vertical tank wall). If the tank wall interferes with the travel of the float arm,
loosen the stem mounting nut and rotate the stem to a position where the float will
clear the tank wall.
10. Place the fuel level sender back in the fuel tank and check for clearance between
the float and the bottom of the tank. The float can not touch the bottom of the
tank. If the float does touch the bottom of the tank, double check the tank depth,
float arm length and stem length. Make the appropriate adjustments to the
sender and recheck it.
11. Tighten all of the fuel sender’s fasteners including the stem mounting nut, stem
adjustment screws, and the float arm set screw and locknut.
12. Install the fuel level sender and gasket in the tank using the five flange screws.
Leak test this area to ensure a proper seal. If unsure how to perform any of the
above or below procedures, or are unsure of electrical wiring connections, seek
the services of a qualified individual.
13 Reconnect the wire from the fuel level gauge to the sender terminal stud with the
nuts provided. If the fuel tank is not metal or if it is fastened to the vehicle with
only straps, a separate wire from one of the five flange screws to a good chassis
ground is necessary.
14. Tighten all the sender’s fasteners and reinstall the fuel tank in the vehicle.
Reattach the fuel line to the tank and tighten the drain plug.
TOP VIEWS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL LEVEL SENDER
Type 1 and Type 2
®
Instr. No. 2650-421B
MODEL 3262
Type 1
Type 2
Adjustment Table 1
Adjustment Table, INCH
TANK
DEPTH
5"
51⁄2
6
61⁄2
7
71⁄2
8
81⁄2
9
91⁄2
10
10 1⁄2
11
111⁄2
12
12 1⁄2
13
13 1⁄2
14
14 1⁄2
15
15 1⁄2
16
16 1⁄2
17
17 1⁄2
18
18 1⁄2
19
19 1⁄2
20
20 1⁄2
21
21 1⁄2
22
22 1⁄2
23
23 1⁄2
24
FIGURE 2
(6 mm)
FLOATARM
"A" Length
15⁄8"
2
25⁄16
211⁄16
3
33⁄8
33⁄4
41⁄16
43⁄8
43⁄4
51⁄8
57⁄16
513⁄16
63⁄16
61⁄2
67⁄8
73⁄16
79⁄16
77⁄8
81⁄4
89⁄16
815⁄16
95⁄16
95⁄8
10
10 5⁄16
10 11⁄16
11
113⁄8
113⁄4
12 1⁄16
12 7⁄16
12 3⁄4
13 1⁄8
13 7⁄16
13 13⁄16
14 1⁄8
14 1⁄2
14 7⁄8
1
"
⁄
4
STEM
"B" Length
29⁄16"
213⁄16
31⁄16
35⁄16
39⁄16
313⁄16
41⁄16
45⁄16
49⁄16
413⁄16
51⁄16
55⁄16
59⁄16
513⁄16
61⁄16
65⁄16
69⁄16
613⁄16
71⁄16
75⁄16
79⁄16
713⁄16
81⁄16
85⁄16
89⁄16
813⁄16
91⁄16
95⁄16
99⁄16
913⁄16
10 1⁄16
10 5⁄16
10 9⁄16
10 13⁄16
111⁄16
115⁄16
119⁄16
1113⁄16
12 1⁄16
SIDE VIEW of Set Screw
Adjustment Table, MILLIMETER
TANK
DEPTH
127 mm
140
152
165
178
191
203
216
229
241
254
267
279
292
305
318
330
343
356
368
381
394
406
419
432
445
457
470
483
495
508
521
533
546
559
572
584
597
610
FLOATARM
"A" Length
41 mm
51
59
68
76
86
95
103
113
121
130
138
148
157
165
175
183
192
200
210
217
227
237
244
254
262
271
279
289
298
306
316
324
333
341
351
359
368
378
STEM
"B" Length
65 mm
71
78
84
90
97
103
110
116
122
129
135
141
148
154
160
167
173
179
188
192
198
205
211
217
224
230
237
243
249
256
262
268
275
281
287
294
300
307
Set Screw
Float Arm
These fuel level senders are both equipped with a five hole
mounting flange. If your vehicle uses a six hole flange, an
adapter plate will be required. Please contact Customer
Service at the phone number below.
IMPORTANT:
Adjustment Table 2
Tank
Example
"B" Stem
Tank
Depth
SIDE VIEW
Note:
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Auto Meter Products, Inc. warrants to the consumer that all Auto Meter High Performance products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of the
original purchase. Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Auto Meter's option to the consumer, when it is determined by Auto Meter Products, Inc. that the product
failed due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts in the Auto Meter instruments. In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of
the Auto Meter instruments nor shall Auto Meter Products, Inc. be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred due to the failure of this product. Warranty claims to Auto Meter
must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is non-transferable. All implied warranties shall be limited in
duration to the said 12 month warranty period. Breaking the instrument seal, improper use or installation, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. Auto Meter
Products, Inc. disclaims any liability for consequential damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on all products manufactured by Auto Meter.
SERVICE
For service send your product to Auto Meter in a well packed shipping carton. Please include a note explaining what the problem is along with your phone number. Please specify when you
need the product back. If you need it back immediately mark the outside of the box "RUSH REPAIR," and Auto Meter will service product within two days after receiving it. ($10.00 charge will
be added to the cost of "RUSH REPAIR.") If you are sending product back for Warranty adjustment, you must include a copy (or original) of your sales receipt from the place of purchase.
F O R S E RV I C E S E N D TO: A U TO M E T E R PRODUCTS, INC.413 W. Elm St., Sycamore, IL60178 USA (815) 895-8141
Email us at service@autometer.com
2650-421B 11/24/98
Gasket can also be used as a template
for the mounting hole location.
TYPE “2”
15. Measure tank depth where the new fuel sender will be installed. Refer then to
ADJUSTMENT TABLE 2 for correct lengths of float arm (Length “A”) and stem
(Length “B”). Measure, mark, and cut the stem to the correct length. Slide float
up float arm until the outer edge of the float is 3/16” (5mm) less than the float
arm length (Length “A”). Mark and cut off any remaining length of the float arm
extending over 1/8” inch past the push-on retainer.
16. Secure the case on the stem. The case should be secured 1/4” (6mm) above
the bottom of the stem. Be sure to place the wire between the case and bracket,
NOTthe bracket and the stem See FIGURE 3.
17. Slide the gasket over the float arm and sending unit to fit flat against the
underside of the mounting plate. Place the fuel sender in the fuel tank and align
the five holes in the sender flange with the holes in the fuel tank. The five
mounting holes are not equally spaced and will only line up in one angular
position. This allows repositioning of the float arm relative to the mounting holes
every 90°. If necessary to rotate the sending unit for your installation, loosen the
brass nut on the top of the mounting plate enough to allow the stem to rotate.
Make sure to rotate the stem in 90° increments to insure clearance of the float
arm with the tank wall.
18. Check for adequate clearance between float and fuel tank wall. (By holding fuel
level sender up along side of the fuel tank, you can better check for clearance of
vertical tank wall). If the tank wall interferes with the travel of the float arm
loosen the stem mounting nut and rotate the stem to a position where the float
will clear the tank wall.
19. Place the fuel level sender back in the fuel tank and check for clearance between
the float and the bottom of the tank. The float can not touch the bottom of the
tank. If the float does touch the bottom of the tank, double check the tank depth,
float arm length and stem length. Make the appropriate adjustments to the
sender.
20. Tighten all of the fuel sender’s fasteners including the stem mounting nut and
case adjusting screws.
21. Install the fuel level sender and gasket in the tank using the five flange screws.
Leak test this area to ensure a proper seal. If unsure how to perform any of the
above or below procedures, or are unsure of electrical wiring connections, seek
the services of a qualified technician.
22. Reconnect the wire from the fuel level gauge using a ring terminal to the sender
terminal on the top of the mounting plate. If the fuel tank is not metal or if it is
fastened to the vehicle with only straps, a separate wire from one of the five
flange screws to a good chassis ground is necessary.
23. Tighten all the sender’s fasteners and reinstall the fuel tank in the vehicle.
Reattach the fuel line to the tank and tighten the drain plug.
"A" Float
.....Arm
Adjustment Table, INCH
TANK
DEPTH
6
61⁄2
7
71⁄2
8
81⁄2
9
91⁄2
10
10 1⁄2
11
111⁄2
12
12 1⁄2
13
13 1⁄2
14
14 1⁄2
15
15 1⁄2
16
16 1⁄2
17
17 1⁄2
18
18 1⁄2
19
19 1⁄2
20
20 1⁄2
21
21 1⁄2
22
22 1⁄2
23
23 1⁄2
24
FLOATARM
"A" Length
35⁄8
4
43⁄8
43⁄4
51⁄8
53⁄8
53⁄4
61⁄8
61⁄2
67⁄8
71⁄4
71⁄2
77⁄8
81⁄4
85⁄8
9
93⁄8
93⁄4
10
10 1⁄2
10 3⁄4
111⁄4
111⁄2
113⁄4
12 1⁄4
12 1⁄2
12 7⁄8
13 1⁄4
13 1⁄2
13 7⁄8
14 1⁄4
14 1⁄2
15
15 3⁄8
15 3⁄4
16
16 3⁄8
STEM
"B" Length
31⁄2
33⁄4
4
41⁄4
41⁄2
43⁄4
5
51⁄4
51⁄2
53⁄4
6
61⁄4
61⁄2
63⁄4
7
71⁄4
71⁄2
73⁄4
8
81⁄4
81⁄2
83⁄4
9
91⁄4
91⁄2
93⁄4
10
10 1⁄4
10 1⁄2
10 3⁄4
11
111⁄4
111⁄2
113⁄4
12
12 1⁄4
12 1⁄2
Place wire between case and bracket.
FIGURE 3
Adjustment Table, MILLIMETER
TANK
DEPTH
152 mm
165
178
191
203
216
229
241
254
267
279
292
305
318
330
343
356
368
381
394
406
419
432
445
457
470
483
495
508
521
533
546
559
572
584
597
610
FLOATARM
"A" Length
92 mm
102
111
121
130
137
146
156
165
175
184
191
200
210
219
229
238
248
254
267
279
286
292
299
311
318
327
337
343
352
362
368
381
391
400
406
416
STEM
"B" Length
89 mm
95
102
108
114
121
127
133
140
146
152
159
165
172
178
184
191
197
203
210
216
222
229
235
241
248
254
260
267
273
279
286
292
299
305
311
318
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