Gas Tank Sending Unit

[Pete 67]

I've been having problems getting the gauge in my wagon to work. It's a new sender & I've tried everything, but the gauge won't most past empty. Sender ohms out correctly & the gauge pegs Full when I disconnect the brown wire, but still won't read correctly with gas in the tank. Next move is another new sender.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

The sender I replaced was older but little used as the car was under repair for 12 years. When I fill it I will compare it to my other 72 with an original sending unit.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

I filled her up on Sunday, needle went to FULL. Funny how 2 cars can read a bit different. My bronze 72 will peg over full but when she hits E she is out. The Gold 72 goes right to the full line, will probably have fuel in it when on E.

 

[kmakar]

They only have to be slightly off and they will give different readings. I've bent a few trying to get them to be more accurate, but gave up.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

They only have to be slightly off and they will give different readings. I've bent a few trying to get them to be more accurate, but gave up.

Too much of a PITA to remove it and play. That Lock Ring is a bugger to get on.

 

[Pete 67]

Too much of a PITA to remove it and play. That Lock Ring is a bugger to get on.

The lock ring never gives me a problem, but I really hate bathing in gasoline.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

The lock ring never gives me a problem, but I really hate bathing in gasoline.

I pumped the tank with an electric fuel pump, never got a drop on me.