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Fuel level sensor, location/task/design/function - GF47.10-P-3001M

MODEL 216, 221 with ENGINE 275.953 up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 216, 221 with ENGINE 275.982 up to Model Year 8 

Illustrated on model 230 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank And Fuel Level Sensor
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Fuel gage sensor, location Model 215, 220, 230, 240:
Installed into the fuel tank from above.
Model 216, 221: One fuel level sensor is mounted in each fuel tank chamber.
Fuel gage sensor task The fuel level sensor determines the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Fuel gage sensor design Float-and-lever sensor with two wiper contacts (potentiometer) and a float.
Fuel gage sensor function Modification of resistance value in line with fuel level.