Zank_Frappa Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hey guys, I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I was wondering if anyone has a lead on where I might be able to get a fuel sender as mine currently is nonfunctional. I saw in some other threads a guy named Jim Finn might have some, but that thread is from years ago. Any help would be appreciated. As an aside, on my way out of work today, I met a guy who said he knew a guy in the area, St. Louis, who has a collection of 6 Reattas. He said his name was Kevin; anyone know him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Kevin's handle here is kdirk. He used to participate all the time but work has taken him away. Hopefully he will come back. Jim Finn still has parts. His handle is "Jim". You can send him a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zank_Frappa Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Awesome, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 http://oemcats.com/oem-parts/25094830.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 If anyone has a unit that they could take some measurements off of and maybe a couple photos I would be thankful for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 What measurements do you need? Inside the tank the Reatta is the same as a Riviera, Seville, and Eldorado. However outside even the Reatta was different some years. convertibles was different than coupes The part(s) that fail are the wiper and the resistance winding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 It looks like the winding and wipe are the same on both. Are the arms/float the same? What would it take to remove them as an assembly? I am thinking I may look at having some made. If I can come up with a quality and straight forward way to make it happen. Is it possible to get some detailed pics of how they attach. I don't have one here and would hate to pull mine, as I am getting ready to move and time is not my friend at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) I will look tomorrow to see if I can get some pictures of how things are put together. I do have the attached photo that shows there is a bracket on the pipe and the unit is on it, not sure exactly how it is attached but seem to remember there are plastic studs that are hot melted... on the ones I repaired, I cut off the plastic and when I reassembled just used some screws. the second picture is a good wiper......they are made of very thin brass.....the thin areas are what break.......but other GM cars use the same part. If you are lucky, they may just have a dirty coating and careful cleaning will bring them back....but you still must take the unit apart to get to all the areas that need attention. Edited June 7, 2019 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zank_Frappa Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks for the pictures. I'm thinking I'll drop the tank as soon as I get a day off and try an clean things off. As an aside, that wiper looks like something that could easily be produced at home via photo etching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I do have a tested good working sending unit for your '89 Please send me an email at reattas60@gmail.com and include your zip code. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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