Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Hi all, anyone know what the fuel tank sender unit is off? Looked at the one at Matty and co and it screws in, ours is the later +2 type tank with the lock ring fitting. Looks Leyland of some sort, perhaps MG? cheers.

Hi Jasper
Try looking at the classic Mini fuel sender, I know they changed over from a six screw type to a locking ring type later in production. Look on eBay if necessary and send the seller a note asking for measurement if you can't find one locally to look at.

I have a feeling Land Rover of the period also used a similar set up, will have a look in the Robinshaw book to see if they give any details there. Perhaps someone with the Lotus Parts List for the +2's can come up with a part number to chase down.
Tony

Jasper
Checked Robinshaw but shows nothing about tank gauges unfortunately
Tony

I've looked in past and failed, I did come across this list thou:
https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/tank-senders

I failed to correctly identify the one for the +2. In the end I repaired my current one and refitted it.

Done the same repair myself. Looks very much like an XJS sender with the low fuel sender. However managed to repair the old one. Thanks guys.

Just looked at an MGB sender unit. wonder if the later rubber bumper models had a low fuel light on? I think either the Mini as suggested or the MGB one could be made to fit without the low fuel light. Both can be bought with the later type locking ring fitting. We'll see if the repair fails! Working so far.

Forgot about the Smiths people, rang them about a replacement gauge, very helpful, worth a call to check it out just in case yours fails?
Worth putting the answer here for those that follow
Tony