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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Danzo on October 10, 2018, 01:36:56 AM
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Who sells the best one for a 69 Z?
Thanks, Doc.
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I noticed the ACDELCO (Made in Mex) versions are no longer listed in RockAuto, I wonder if these had gotten good reviews.
SPECTRA PREMIUM FG104C {#19179532, 6428845} Includes Strainer and Float
JIM
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Well not that I would recommend it, but I rebuilt mine.
If you have an original AC sending unit and really really want the original it can be done.
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I put a stainless one in our Z. At the time I used Bob's Impala (carries Camaro parts too) because he advertised stainless steel sending units. Albeit more expensive, he's also local to me in Mesa AZ. I bought one for our nomad at that time as well. However I don't see that he advertises the stainless sending units anymore. I don't know if that has become a supplier issue or not. Might have to do a more extensive search if that interests you. I liked the stainless idea in hopes of avoiding corrosion down the road.
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I will be needing one for a 67 - so if you find out any more on the stainless versions, let us know.
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Here ya go Bryon. I was fishing around, not many places even mention stainless sending units anymore and then this ebay store popped up listing stainless sending units for various applications. AM-Autoparts in Kansas?? Sure enough they have the correct unit for a 69 Z/28 with a single feed line. I've never heard of this place before but, the price is less than what I paid 3 years ago from Bob's.
Might be worth a shot???
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-Gas-Fuel-Tank-Sending-Unit-Stainless-Steel-for-Chevy-Camaro-Nova-Ventura/131041309451?fits=Year%3A1969%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item1e82abb30b:g:q78AAOSwCPRaxIQR:rk:2:pf:0
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Thanks!
It says that fits 68 and 69. Not sure if 67 is different, I did not think it was.
I asked the seller if he has one that’s for a 67 so we will see what he says. Price is great.
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You're welcome.
Looking at the picture, it's identical to the one I put in the Z. Same color sock, same color float. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same supplier, whom ever that might be.
He advertises free shipping too.
Let me know how that works out.
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No idea of the differences but the 67 V8 was p/n 6428068. Looks like the 68-69 and later were in the part number ranges 6428842/43/44 (6 cyl)/45/46 (dual line). OER seems to make some of the units.
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68/69 with 3/8" has a 1/4" return line whereas the 67 did not if I am not mistaken. I have a NOS USA made 67 with 3/8". It has no return line.
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Well a 69 Z/28 also did not use a return line. Could be the same part. Do you have a part number?
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PN# 6428068 same as above.
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Sorry didn't catch that was the one you have. The part number for a 69 Z/28 is 6428845. I am not sure if there is a difference.
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I still have the old Year one parts book from 25 years ago where I purchased it along with a NOS gas tank.
It shows a different PN# for the 69 z for some reason. The pics in book show no discernible difference.
All of these listed are US gm sending units that used to be denoted by the PN#N
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Seller in the eBay link in the first post did get back to me, and said won’t work with a 67. Not sure that is true.
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The 5/16 sending unit with no fuel return is for 2 barrel applications I believe, because 2 barrel fuel pumps don't have a return either.
The 69 Z/28 never used a return either, and that sending unit will be 3/8 feed. Same deal with L-78's, no return on those and is the same sending unit the Z/28 uses.
Return style sending units with a 3/8 feed line were used on Q-jet applications, like the L48 350's and L34 396/350hp engines.
The one I linked to for Bryon is the correct unit for a 69 Z/28 and L78 application.
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Ed listed one he purchased (I think from the car and truck shop?). Is this one stainless? I tried to find the original thread it was in to no avail.
Thanks, Doc.
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http://www.truckandcarshop.com/
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Is it stainless?
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They have different opinions - and yes they have a stainless steel version.