Can I calibrate the fuel gauge?
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Can I calibrate the fuel gauge?
I ran out of gas today, luckily I have a second tank, so i made it home, It sucked some crud in to the carb and would only run with the choke on.
Anyhow I took the sending unit out and checked the adjustment. the bottom line is the gauge won't read less than 1/4 tank with the key on. Key off it goes all the way down to empty. Can I add a "pull down resistor"
The good news is the tank looks to be in excellent condition, like new actually. Which is amazing considering it sat for 15 years.
Anyhow I took the sending unit out and checked the adjustment. the bottom line is the gauge won't read less than 1/4 tank with the key on. Key off it goes all the way down to empty. Can I add a "pull down resistor"
The good news is the tank looks to be in excellent condition, like new actually. Which is amazing considering it sat for 15 years.
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Yes, you can add a resistor to bring it down. I would recommend an adjustable so you can control where you want it set. Something like this would work:
25-Ohm 3-Watt Rheostat - RadioShack.com
3 watts is overkill, but it will do the job & its cheap!
25-Ohm 3-Watt Rheostat - RadioShack.com
3 watts is overkill, but it will do the job & its cheap!
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Yes, you can add a resistor to bring it down. I would recommend an adjustable so you can control where you want it set. Something like this would work:
25-Ohm 3-Watt Rheostat - RadioShack.com
3 watts is overkill, but it will do the job & its cheap!
25-Ohm 3-Watt Rheostat - RadioShack.com
3 watts is overkill, but it will do the job & its cheap!
In series to the gage or across the sending unit resistor?
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