float switch Optimax error

[BarflyRIB]

has anyone known over here that a float switch in a optimax oil tank (where the sensor is) can get busted? the float still stays below and is drained full of oil - so the sensor notices an error but the oil tank is full!
checking the manual, you cannot replace only the float switch - putting a new oil tank is the solution or not?

[PeterM]

Never heard of it . I have 'lost' the tank level from the smartcraft completely tho.........

Just have to watch the tank for the level I think.

[Ian Sharlot]

Barfly rib. sorry but I am not totally following the question, so are you referring to the external 12lt tank fitted with the v6 opti, if so, the float switch IS available with out buying the whole tank.

[uncle al]

try and re-calibrate your oil tank on the gauge, yes the float assembly is available seperatly give me a phone call late monday am on 01869 326411

[BarflyRIB]

Originally Posted by Ian Sharlot

Barfly rib. sorry but I am not totally following the question, so are you referring to the external 12lt tank fitted with the v6 opti, if so, the float switch IS available with out buying the whole tank.

hi, no I'm referring to the oil tank inside the engine (optimax 200 2002) - inside there is a float switch - this switch goes not up anymore

[BarflyRIB]

Originally Posted by uncle al

try and re-calibrate your oil tank on the gauge, yes the float assembly is available seperatly give me a phone call late monday am on 01869 326411

Hi Al, do you have a spare part number?

[Dirk Diggler]

Try this

[BarflyRIB]

hi thanks for all help
my engine is in a range earlier so other tank, but don't worry - I already read in other posts that the magnetic float is permanently fixed in the oil tank, no spare parts, just replace the whole tank is the only solution

but I was wondering, how can a magnetic float switch get busted?

[Dirk Diggler]

wot, this one?

[BarflyRIB]

indeed, that's the right tank (nr 1) and where the sensor goes in (nr 7), inside the tank there is a magnetic float switch - and it's this switch that doesn't go to the max anymore when the tank is full of oil...