1980 GS1000G fuel senser

[Guest]

Took the fuel senser and petcock kit off tank to have it powdercoated this past winter. After reinstalling the senser and petcock, installed tank back on frame and put in a couple gallons of gas, turned the ignition key on to start the bike and noticed fuel gauge indicated full tank of gas. Later had to remove the tank after fuel filter clogged up with media blast or powder coat residue. (Guess I didn't clean the inside of the tank well enough). Took senser to mechanic friend who said there is a couple shorts in the senser wires. Anyone try to repair one of these units? Can't find any online at any of the parts houses.
Don't like the idea of not having a fuel gauge. I thought I was careful removing and reinstalling the senser.

[Grimly]

They're getting old and breaking now. I expect mine will too, but I've been looking at marine fuel tank senders and I'm sure there are one or two that can be used. Otoh, I'm sure somebody on here did a repair on one in the last couple of years - whether he rewound it or just repaired a break, I don't recall.