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Oct 25, 2003 | 07:42 AM

bigguyz

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Fuel guage=empty

Back in June I poasted this query without a responce. maybe I'll hear from someone now?

I have a '95 Pace Arrow with the F53 chassis. The fuel guage always reads empty.

How about some words of wisdom about the problem and how to fix it?

Oct 25, 2003 | 08:04 AM

oppy

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Well, it's either the sending unit, the gauge or an electrical problem. How's that for narrowing it down?

I'd start by checking the resistance through the sending unit. If it changes with fuel level the sending unit is probably okay. If not, you'll have to pull the fuel tank and replace it.

You can also check and clean/repair the wire connections at the sending unit and the gauge.

Have you contacted your dealer? I'm sure they can provide specs and better testing procedures.

Oct 25, 2003 | 08:04 AM

Yeti

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Just guessing here, but perhaps a bad sending unit or bad ground?

Nov 4, 2003 | 03:16 PM

Tom Norman

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We have the exact same problem on our 1993 Pace Arrow. Were you ever able to pinpoint the cause? I'd like to fix our fuel gauge, and your experience might help narrow down our search for the cause.

Tom & Sallie Norman

Nov 27, 2003 | 06:09 PM

Tom Norman

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Our fuel gauge has been repaired. The good news is that it turned out to be a cracked fuel sending unit float ball---a ten dollar part. The cracked float ball sank to the bottom of the tank, sending an "empty" signal no matter how much fuel was in the tank. The bad news is that it cost $250 in labor to drop and re-install the fuel tank.

Tom & Sallie Norman

Nov 27, 2003 | 08:16 PM

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Should've asked why it cost so much, the fuel tank was "Empty" when you dropped it off.

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Nov 27, 2003 | 09:39 PM

Tom Norman

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Bluehawk---Yup, the fuel gauge indeed said "empty", but I was there while the mechanic lowered the "empty" tank. It took two large floor jacks and a couple pieces of plywood to drop and raise the tank. Not sure what a gallon of gas weighs, but the tank, when full, holds 75 gallons. In this case I was glad that HE was the mechanic and I was the customer! I was happy to pay the bill---the mechanic truly earned his money on this heavy/messy job!