I had the same problem and I replaced the sending unit. Problem solved! I
also used Hylomar on the gasket,it's impervious to gas. Most auto parts guys
don't even know what it is!
Mike Munson
Snellville, Ga
80-8
73-6
70-6 racecar (running as of today)
----- Original Message -----
From: <tr6me@cs.com>
To: ""Paula J. Graffam"" <pjgraffam@juno.com>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:21 PM
Subject: RE: Fuel sending unit
> I too had this problem and will hopefully be fixing it this week. If my
memory server me correct you need to test your sending unit my hooking it up
out of the tank and moving the arm up to see if the gage reads full, then
down to see if it reads empty. if it does that you proablt have a bent arm
that hold the float and it will need bent down slightly to get a reading of
full when the tank is in fact full. it's not rocket science just thing of
the toilet and how the float works on it, and please, NO PLUMBERS CRACK.
>
> Mark Johnson
> 72 tr6
> 73 mini cooper in pieces
> "Paula J. Graffam" <pjgraffam@juno.com> wrote:
>
> >Listers,
> >I've got a fuel gauge that gives me an off reading, i.e. when I fill up
> >the gauge reads about 2/3 full and at the empty mark I have approx. 5
> >gallons left. Is this problem coming from the sending unit in the tank
> >or does my dash gauge need to be re-calibrated or something? I'd like to
> >correct this annoying problem since I've got the car torn apart and I
> >have access to the tank top. Has anyone come across this?
> >
> >Al Graffam 74TR6 French Blue in CT. (currently going through a complete
> >on-frame body restoration with paint job to follow - so far the only body
> >parts that did not need to be replaced are the two doors and the right
> >rear fender - to date I'm in to this thing for about $7000 - my
> >retirement package has taken a big hit - I might not afford a condo in
> >FL. but my wife and I will look good driving to Senior Centers looking
> >for a cheap lunch!)
> >
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