Can I jump pins on the float sensor to work around no fuel shutdown and light? MEP-802A

[Zero House Co]

I reached my hand into the tank and felt the end of the float. It felt in one cohesive piece and was moving up and down freely. So can I verify if it is bad by jumping pins on the connector to send a constant 'full' signal. That will tell me if the float is bad and also I want to bring the gennie to an event on Monday if I can verify operation this weekend. I'll replace the float soon if I verify it's bad.

So which wires would I jump on this float connector?

Thanks!

Thanks!

 

[Zero House Co]

Or maybe this mess is the problem. I'll fix this first.

 

[Guyfang]

jump J12, pins C&D

 

[Ray70]

Or maybe this mess is the problem. I'll fix this first.

Where is that mess connected, to the float control module mounted down beside the fuel tank?
If so, it looks like maybe someone else already attempted to bypass it.
If they did it correctly and it is still causing problems, your float module may be the problem.... seen that twice before.

 

[Guyfang]

Known problem area. They were a problem to get.

 

[kloppk]

Known problem area. They were a problem to get.

I have 6 dead float modules here waiting on parts so I can repair them.

 

[Light in the Dark]

They used to be cheap to buy new, $25-50 on fleabay. Nonexistent last I looked. NEW ones (in high volume) are over $200/ea.

I am hording the small amount I have left.

 

[Guyfang]

It got so bad, the CECOM LAR's were fixing them at home. The Big Boss wanted the supply system to work. But units going Down Range needed them NOW!

 

[Ray70]

Pretty sure I bought parts to fix a couple and ended up finding replacements, perhaps I should revisit fixing them for shelf stock!