[TR] Fuel gage / sending unit issue - Spit bodied GT6

[Q]

Using a flash light you should be able to see the wire that supports the 
sending unit looking down the gas cap.  Use a piece of bent wire and 
move the float throughout its range and observe the gauge.  Don't for 
get that the gauge is stabilized so the needle moves slowly regardless 
of how quickly you move the float.

Also if the float is at the bottom of the tank while the fuel level is 
higher then your float is bad.

Generally speaking it is the sending units that go bad.  the "wiper" 
that is actuated by the float wears out the wrapped resistance wire on 
the sending unit.  Usually bunching it up and causing false readings.  
No point in trying to fix it, just replace it.


Edward Hamer

Petaluma CA