Fuel gauge indication problem.............HELP!

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Nov 20, 2007 | 11:17 AM

coollooking96F350

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Fuel gauge indication problem.............HELP!

Hi guys,
I have a 96 F350. A couple of day ago, the front gauge read zero. I had just filled the tank up, so I knew I had fuel. Switched to the rear gauge(tank also full), and the needle swings to FULL. Switched back to the front tank, swings to EMPTY.

I can toggle from one or the other and the fuel flows no problem, but it bugs me not to see how much I have in the front tank and don't want to run it dry. I did a search here to see if other member had a similar problem, no threads found. I check the manual to see if there is a specific fuse fro the front gauge, bu tdidn't see anything there. In the manual it says there is a power distribution box and several fuse are for the "instrument panel". Does anybody know if one is for the front gauge specifically? Where is the Power Distribution box located. I see where the fuse box is. Any help is GREATLY appreciated and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Mike

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:32 AM

tjbeggs

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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI

you either need a level sending unit in the front tank or have a wiring issue between the tank and the selector vavle. Could also be that the arm is stuck on the front tank it might jar loose. or the float might have a whole in it and be more of a sink than a float.

May 14, 2009 | 04:07 PM

coollooking96F350

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Hi Guys/gals,
I am finally getting around to replace the fuel sending unit. I got the front tank empty, but are there any hints or tricks to get the sending unit out of the tank? I assume I have to drop the tank all the way and it comes out of the fuel hanger assembly, but how does the assembly come out of the tank? How does it come apart?

May 14, 2009 | 04:45 PM

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Wow, almost a year and a half later...guess you got used to it LOL!

Here ya go:

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May 14, 2009 | 04:48 PM

Cuda_jim

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Click >HERE< for a link to an online factory repair manual

Here's how to get the tank out:

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May 14, 2009 | 05:04 PM

coollooking96F350

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Thanks Cuda! Yeah, I just drove 200 miles on the front tank(bad sending unit), then switched over to the rear(good sending unit). There was a method to my madness

May 14, 2009 | 07:16 PM

JethroF250

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i looked at mine as i will be doing this soon. my unit is in the garage in its box lol. it appears to be there are some little mettal tabs on the rings that threads down to hold the unit in place. i dont have the removal tool so would a flat screw driver and a few taps from a hammer work?