Dorman 692-242 Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Fuel Level Sender for Classic GM Applications

Dorman 692-242 is a fuel tank sending unit built to match the fit and function of the original sender on specified vehicles. It uses quality materials for dependable fuel level signal performance in classic Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.

Compatible With 1968-1970 Buick Skylark, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac GTO, Pontiac LeMans, and Pontiac Tempest with 2 outlets and fuel return.

Key Features

• Direct-fit fuel tank sending unit for specified applications
• Pin terminal with 1 terminal and stud-style plug/connector type
• Fuel level resistance range: 0 ohms empty, 95 ohms full
• No fuel pump included
• No wiring harness included
• No gasket or seal included
• Paraphrased OE-style replacement for classic GM fuel systems

Detailed Description

This Dorman fuel sender, part number 692-242, is engineered for vehicles that use a two-outlet tank with fuel return. It is a practical replacement for restoring accurate fuel level readings in applications such as the Buick Skylark, Chevrolet El Camino, and Pontiac GTO. The sender is designed around the original fit and electrical function, helping maintain proper gauge operation in the tank assembly.

This part cross-references Spectra Premium FG91B for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings
• Fuel gauge stuck on empty or full
• Worn sender contacts causing intermittent signal output
• Restoration needs for original-style fuel tank service
• Replacement of a damaged sender on a return-style tank setup

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify tank configuration before installation: this sender is listed for 2-outlet fuel tanks with fuel return. Confirm the terminal style, connector style, and resistance range match the vehicle’s original setup before assembly. Because no gasket or seal is included, reuse or source the correct sealing components separately as required by the application.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this sender to match original fit and function on the listed applications, using quality materials for reliable service in classic fuel delivery systems. Part number 692-242 is built for direct replacement use in the specified Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.