Fuel Gauge Does NOT Work
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Fuel Gauge Does NOT Work
Hello agian, I bought my 1973 F-100 2WD M/T, and the fuel gauge hasn't worked. I haven't had time to check it out, since four days after I bought it, The motor blew. Now that I have replaced the motor, I would love to be able to see my fuel level, especially with and Edelbrock 4 Barrel. If you have any info, It would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks
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You may have to check the float on the sending unit in the tank. But first you want to look at the wire to it, look for cut/broken or possible came unplugged. Always want to think simple before getting into a mess of things and making it difficult.
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If you ground out the gauge and it peaks, your gauge is good and it is either a connection, as above, or the sending unit. You can also do this at the tank to eliminate any problems between... Good luck!
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The float is made from two pieces of copper soldered together. Solder breaks down, gas seeps in, float settles to the bottom of the tank.
COAZ-9202-B .. Fuel Sending Unit Float / Available from Ford.
Applications: ALL 1957/79 Passenger Cars/Trucks / 1961/79 Econolines / 1966/79 Bronco's.
COAZ-9202-B .. Fuel Sending Unit Float / Available from Ford.
Applications: ALL 1957/79 Passenger Cars/Trucks / 1961/79 Econolines / 1966/79 Bronco's.
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I am working on my 78 F150 gauge right now. It does nothing at any time. I just disconnected the wiring near the tank, grounded it and it pegged. Does that mean it is for sure the sending unit?
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fuel guage wont work
on my 77 ford i put the tank that was behind the seat in the bed.gas guage wont work.when i touch the power wire to the groud the needle moves all the way up.i have it grounded at the back of the cab.
any help?
any help?
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