P38 Fuel Gauge / Fuel Pump woes

When I got my 96 P38 the fuel gauge would only reach 3/4 when tank was brim full.

I fitted a new fuel pump -- no change.

Then I fitted a new fuel gauge -- no change.

fitted the pump to wires and manually raised the float -- Bingo FULL on the gauge.

Question.... Anyone experienced floats that sink? as this seems to be the fault I am experiencing.

I've drained and removed my fuel tank so many times now I can do it blind folded and am really pee'd off.

Thought's (apart from set fire to it) would be much appreciated.

Jeff
P38 HSE
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yup - floats spring a leak - and then fill wiv fuel and then dont float and then sink.

take it out and test it in hot water.

Answer.
In Australia the 10% Ethanol in our fuels eats into the foam float allowing it to absorb fuel and sink.
Here in Oz the fuel float from the EA or EB Ford Falcon fits and solves the problem
Cheers
Jeff

whats the uk equivalent of the falcon? looks pretty much like a mondeo here in the uk, do you have a part number by any chance?