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Nov 16, 2007 | 11:15 PM

56efffie

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56 Fuel gauge

I just recently pulled and cleaned my gas tank. Everything looked good no rust etc. I replaced the cork gasket for the sending unit and buttoned it back up. When I turn the key the gas gauge registers but then slowly returns to a empty reading?? Does anyone have an idea why? I'm stumped.
I guess I should also add that I have never put gas in it till now due to not knowing what was in there.

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Nov 17, 2007 | 08:39 AM

WALFORD'S 56

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I think it may be a connection or a wire that runs to the gauge,that needs some attention. I also,have a gauge on 1 of my trucks that I replaced everything nd the gauge acts empty,until I move the wire......I would look at the wire leading around the door to the dash.........Bill

Nov 17, 2007 | 09:20 AM

56efffie

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Thanks Bill, I will check the wires out closer, that would be better to find than to replace a gauge or sending unit.

Nov 17, 2007 | 05:11 PM

ghall

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Good luck with it!

Any real quick troublshooting tips on these?

mine reads full..... no matter what... until I disconnect the wire at the sender

but when i pull the sender and test with meter, it seems normal... according to published ohm readings, and seems to respond well when moved thru range of motion.

but when i reinstall and hook it up... full......