Skylark V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1994)
Fuel Tank Unit: Description and Operation
Modular Sender Assembly
Purpose
The modular fuel sender assembly is designed to:
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Provide optimum fuel level in the internal fuel reservoir during all fuel tank levels and driving conditions.
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Improve the measuring accuracy of fuel tank level.
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Coarse filters contaminates from the fuel.
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House fuel pump and helps prevent fuel pump noise.
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Include a check valve to inhibit back flow of fuel from fuel system.
Operation
The fuel sender is attached to the modular fuel sender. The resistance of the fuel sensor changes with fuel by means of a rheostat. It ranges from 90
ohms with a full tank to 0 ohms with an empty tank.
Construction
The fuel sender consists of the following serviceable components: fuel pump, fuel sender, strainer, and level sensor.
It mounts in the top of the fuel tank and is spring loaded to the bottom.
