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Re: Fuel Sending unit calibration

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Subject: Re: Fuel Sending unit calibration
From: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:22:09 -0500
since we're on this topic sort of, my car indicates full when full, and then
as you drive it appears to move a little too quickly to 3/4, then pretty
much reads empty.  i've refurbed the sending unit; any recommendations?  the
sending unit for a 73 is nla; otherwise i'd replace it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: "Marc" <smarc@smarc.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Sending unit calibration


> Not really.  It hits the top stop slightly before the tank is completely
> full and the bottom stop slightly before it is fully empty, it is crude as
> that and not at all critical, hence no specifications.  It is more
relevant
> and easier to adjust the gauge (little screw slots in the back of the
gauge,
> possibly covered with cork plugs) so that whatever the sender sends gives
> the correct (although I prefer a reserve of about a gallon when the gauge
is
> on E) indication.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> > Is there some procedure for calibration of a sending unit, or a way to
> > set float  height?




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