1959 Gas Tank Sending Unit Repair $300?

That does seem like a lot of money, especially when we have so many other ways to go – have you contacted the vendors listed on the IML site for a used one?

I will comment that repairing the resistor is a MISERABLE job and I’ve quit doing it myself – and I’ll usually tackle anything!

Dick Benjamin

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Subject: IML: 1959 Gas Tank Sending Unit Repair $300?

I wondered if anyone else has sent their sending units to "Instrument Services" in Roscoe, Illinois? I sent mine off and just received a quote as follows:

Mechanical Restoration $90.00

Repair Resistor $165.00

Shipping $15.00

Total w/shipping $296.00

When I phoned them initially they told me to forward it to them for an estimate, which I did and now if I choose to want my old unit back I will be charged an "evaluation charge of $25-$50 plus shipping". It kind of looks like my unit is being held hostage.

The above charges seem high to me. Do any of the members have experience with "Instrument Services"?