Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge part 2

[HarKemAsso]

ok thanks everyone for the help!
i will clean up everything and reinstall the tank as is

Harlan




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> If it ain't broke, don't fix it!With electrical circuits cleaning & 
> reseating connections often will clear up problems, never to return.  If it 
> does 
> return then consider changing the sending unit.
> 
> 




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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge part 2

[Rick Schaefer]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!With electrical circuits cleaning &
reseating connections often will clear up problems, never to return.  If it
does return then consider changing the sending unit.

On 6/18/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> fuel gauge reads full all the time.
> i took off the ground cleaned and reattached, still had problem, grouned it
> to a diffrent location with a jumper wire and still had problem,,, grounded
> the sender wire then it went to empty--- so i figured the problem was with
> the float/sender, so i took down my tank and rechecked it and now it is
> working--- wondering what "the list" suggests? should i get a new
> float/sender package and install it? is my problem likely to reoccur? or ???
> (are the aftermarket parts any good?)
>
> thanks for the help!
> Harlan
>
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge part 2

[Dan Rachlin]

Check the area around the sender. Look at the 'locking ring' that holds it
on. Where the wire attaches. Mine needed to be cleaned and now works great.
Dan

On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 4:10 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> fuel gauge reads full all the time.
> i took off the ground cleaned and reattached, still had problem, grouned it
> to a diffrent location with a jumper wire and still had problem,,, grounded
> the sender wire then it went to empty--- so i figured the problem was with
> the float/sender, so i took down my tank and rechecked it and now it is
> working--- wondering what "the list" suggests? should i get a new
> float/sender package and install it? is my problem likely to reoccur? or ???
> (are the aftermarket parts any good?)
>
> thanks for the help!
> Harlan
>
>
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge part 2

[Daniel Solomon]

I think I read in an earlier response that the locking ring plays a part in 
grounding. Maybe removing and reinstalling cleaned that connection.Godspeed, 
Dan Solomon"It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are 
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:10:33 -0400To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 
[Chevelle-list] fuel gauge part 2fuel gauge reads full all the time.i took 
off the ground cleaned and reattached, still had problem, grouned it to a 
diffrent location with a jumper wire and still had problem,,, grounded the 
sender wire then it went to empty--- so i figured the problem was with the 
float/sender, so i took down my tank and rechecked it and now it is working--- 
wondering what "the list" suggests? should i get a new float/sender package and 
install it? is my problem likely to reoccur? or ??? (are the aftermarket parts 
any good?)thanks for the help!Harlan**Gas prices getting you down? 
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Bill Bradley]

outrageous fuel prices?

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Mine stays @ empty all the time- I wonder what might be the cause?
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[HarKemAsso]

thank you for the help(s) !! i will try that!!


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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[ss454hillman]

Hey Larry, try this site, was a BIG help for me? 
http://chevelleengineer.home.comcast.net/chevelleengineer/fuelgage.htm 
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Mine stays @ empty all the time- I wonder what might be the cause?

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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

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Mine stays @ empty all the time- I wonder what might be the cause?
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[ted laidig]

Had the same thing happen on my "69".  To make a long story short,after 
testing my sending unit I discovered it was bad and replaced it.  Problem 
solved, gas gauge has worked every since.  My gauge was doing the same 
thing going way past full  no matter how much fuel was in the 
tank.   Get a new fuel gauge sending unit and I bet it will 
solve you problem.  Good luck.
 
 
   
 Ted

--- On Wed, 6/11/08, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 7:12 PM





Harlan, It sounds like the sender is shorted out or the wire to the sender is 
shorted to ground. When I test a gauge I ground the sender wire and the gauge 
will read full plus if the gauge is good. Try uhooking the sender wire from the 
gauge to see if it drops to empty. 
Mike

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on the 70 chevelle the fuel gauge sits at way past full and stays there.. what 
might be the cause??
 
 
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Mike Holleman]

Harlan, It sounds like the sender is shorted out or the wire to the sender is 
shorted to ground. When I test a gauge I ground the sender wire and the gauge 
will read full plus if the gauge is good. Try uhooking the sender wire from the 
gauge to see if it drops to empty. 
Mike
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  on the 70 chevelle the fuel gauge sits at way past full and stays there.. 
what might be the cause??


  thank you
  Harlan





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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Trooper]

Your float may be stuck.
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  my fuel gauge on the 70 chevelle reads past full all the time, wondering what 
the problem might be??

  thank you

  Harlan





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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[ss454hillman]

Hey Harlan, I just went thru the same thing. Could be the ground, the sending 
unit or the gauge itself. If you check out this web site it is really great 
info on how to check problem?? 
http://chevelleengineer.home.comcast.net/chevelleengineer/fuelgage.htm? or look 
in the Chevelle Forum gor The Chevelle Engineer?? Hope it helps you as it did 
me? Mine was the sending unit?? Steve


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Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge


my fuel gauge on the 70 chevelle goes all the way past the full and stays 
there, ,,? any ideas what might be the most likely cause??


thank you

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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Dan Rachlin]

Yep!!! Just dealt with this for weeks. Check your grounds especially at the
tank. You may have to pull the sender out and clean the ring that holds it
in. That is what grounds the system and it gets dirty with road grime. Let
me know what you find.
Dan

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 4:11 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> my fuel gauge on the 70 chevelle goes all the way past the full and stays
> there, ,,  any ideas what might be the most likely cause??
>
>
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>
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>
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge test

[Bill Lessenberry]

Never do resistance readings with current flowing through the 
wire.  Resistance is measured with the key off, voltage with key on.

BillL

At 10:46 AM 5/11/2008, you wrote:
If you put an ohm meter between  the lead from the gauge to the 
sending unit you should get a reading between 0 and 90 OHM with the 
ignition on. 0 would be an empty tank 90 a full tank .  Using a 
floor jack lower and raise the back of the car. If you get different 
readings the sending unit is good. If this fails check the ground to 
your instrument cluster. There should be 12 volts to the other side 
of the gauge.


Jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge test

[Jim H. Thompson]

If you put an ohm meter between  the lead from the gauge to the sending unit
you should get a reading between 0 and 90 OHM with the ignition on. 0 would
be an empty tank 90 a full tank .  Using a floor jack lower and raise the
back of the car. If you get different readings the sending unit is good. If
this fails check the ground to your instrument cluster. There should be 12
volts to the other side of the gauge. 

 

Jim

 

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Hey guys was just wondering if there is a electrial test to tell if a fuel
guage was faulty or if it is the sending unit. It worked fine last fall and
just got the car out and its no working. I cleaned the ground wire and metal
on the body it attaches to and still dont work   Thanks in advance   Finally
spring is here in Mich sure was a LONG winterthanks   Steve

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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Terry S Hodges]

Here is a pic of a Temp Gauge from lectric limited Faq pagesI couldn't find a fuel gauge. I usually do my searches by Googling IMAGES instead of web searches. That way you can see what your looking for ! 
 
Below is a diagram of how a typical temperature gauge should be wired.

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

[Carl Ziegler]

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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

[John Nasta]

Maybe it's just trying to make me feel better. Like, for $1 I can have a
full tank of gas.


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Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 4:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

[John Nasta]

Ok,
thanks. One of the many brilliant things Ron Miller did when he worked on my
car was to cut the ground wire instead of disconnecting it like a person who
actually cares would do, and then not bother to re-attach it. So, when I got
the car back I had to drop the tank and re-attach the wire. It must have come
apart. I guess I'll have to drop the tank again unless the problem magically
disappears the same way it magically appeared.

 

Well,
compared to waking up yesterday to find out that the hot water supply line to
my washing machine had sprung a leak and my kitchen was flooded and floor tiles
buckled this seems minor.

 

I think I'll
take a sleeping pill now.

 

John Nasta

 

 

 

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gauge reads high temperature

 

usually that
indicates a bad ground.  My truck does it all the time, comes and goes.

 










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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

[Alex LaRue]

What has your El Camino been eating lately?   :)



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Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 4:15 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature


Well, lately every single day something has broken and today is no
exception. I just went out and started the El Camino and the fuel gauge went
way past full about half-way through the temperature light area. This is the
first time this has ever happened. I'm hoping it's just a symptom of the
heat. Right now weather.com is saying that it's 107 degrees outside with the
heat index. I know that the tank is near empty. Any ideas?

Thanks,
John Nasta

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature

[Carl Ziegler]

usually that indicates a bad ground.  My truck does it all the time, comes and goes. 
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Fuel gauge wiring-71 SS

[Rick Schaefer]

The wiring on my 72 goes down the drivers side and is tan. I'm
reasonably sure that tan was standard color for several years.   If
you remove the door sill plate & push back the carpet you should be
able to find the wiring bundle.   If you go to the  GENERAL area
of the WORKSHOP  @ http://links.chevelles.net/links there is a good
fuel gauge troubleshooting link.
rick


On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 10:25:35 -0700, Mike Cowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone know where the sending unit wiring goes and what color it should
> be? I have replaced the circuit board and need to trace the wires now to
> find problem. I have also found a black wire with plastic connector tucked
> behind brake cylinder that reaches about 2 ft. Could this be the old temp
> sending unit wire as it reaches that far (was replaced by mechanic some time
> ago)?? I also found a two wire connector behind there but don't see where it
> could connect. Is this one that is not used on some models? Everything is
> working fine except fuel gauge. I'm looking for a short in the line but my
> manuals don't provide schematic for this. Thanks in advance.
> 
> Mike Cowan
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> 909-884-3208 x11
> 
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

No problem :o)

André

> thanks for the help   Don 65 conv.
>
> 
> > [Original Message]
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: Chevelle-list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: 5/11/2004 6:35:31 AM
> > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
> >
> > Dave,
> >
> > I think you need a new sender (or gauge).
> > If it was to change from 90 to 240 straight you could just put a 150ohm
> resistor inline and be done.
> > But since you want a scale (std chevy being 0 to 90 ohms) that would make
> it go from 150-240ohms instead.
> > I dont know how much the bottom scale on that 240ohm gauge is but its
> either 0 or like 30 or so if i remember well.
> > The sweep of the gauge would therefore be from approx. half tank (when
> tank is empty) to full tank (when tank is full)
> >
> > Ciao
> > Andr?
> >
> >
> >  i  > ohms = resistance.  You should be able to add a resistor inline, I
> would
> > > think.  I have no idea which one or what size, though.
> >
> > >
> > > -Dave
> > >
> > >
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don CHESSER
> > > > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:39 PM
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > could some one tell me how to change ny fuel sending unit ohms from
> 90 to
> > > > 240 thanks if not possible please tell me .  thanks
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
> 
>
>
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Don CHESSER]

thanks for the help   Don 65 conv.


> [Original Message]
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Chevelle-list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 5/11/2004 6:35:31 AM
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
>
> Dave,
>
> I think you need a new sender (or gauge).
> If it was to change from 90 to 240 straight you could just put a 150ohm
resistor inline and be done.
> But since you want a scale (std chevy being 0 to 90 ohms) that would make
it go from 150-240ohms instead.
> I dont know how much the bottom scale on that 240ohm gauge is but its
either 0 or like 30 or so if i remember well.
> The sweep of the gauge would therefore be from approx. half tank (when
tank is empty) to full tank (when tank is full)
>
> Ciao
> André
>
>
>  i  > ohms = resistance.  You should be able to add a resistor inline, I
would
> > think.  I have no idea which one or what size, though.
>
> > 
> > -Dave
> > 
> > 
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don CHESSER
> > > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:39 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
>
> > >
> > >
> > > could some one tell me how to change ny fuel sending unit ohms from
90 to
> > > 240 thanks if not possible please tell me .  thanks
>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Dave,

I think you need a new sender (or gauge).
If it was to change from 90 to 240 straight you could just put a 150ohm resistor 
inline and be done.
But since you want a scale (std chevy being 0 to 90 ohms) that would make it go from 
150-240ohms instead.
I dont know how much the bottom scale on that 240ohm gauge is but its either 0 or like 
30 or so if i remember well.
The sweep of the gauge would therefore be from approx. half tank (when tank is empty) 
to full tank (when tank is full)

Ciao
André


 i  > ohms = resistance.  You should be able to add a resistor inline, I would
> think.  I have no idea which one or what size, though.
>
> -Dave
>
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don CHESSER
> > Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:39 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
> >
> >
> > could some one tell me how to change ny fuel sending unit ohms from 90 to
> > 240 thanks if not possible please tell me .  thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Dale McIntosh]

Why?  If it's to use a specific aftermarket gauge it'd be easier to get the
correct gauge I'd think.

Dale 


> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don CHESSER
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 5:39 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
> 
> could some one tell me how to change ny fuel sending unit 
> ohms from 90 to 240 thanks if not possible please tell me .  thanks 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge

[Dave Studly]

ohms = resistance.  You should be able to add a resistor inline, I would
think.  I have no idea which one or what size, though.

-Dave


> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don CHESSER
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 6:39 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
>
>
> could some one tell me how to change ny fuel sending unit ohms from 90 to
> 240 thanks if not possible please tell me .  thanks
>
>
>
>
>

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Spud]

Vernon -

I guess this is too late for you, but...

Before you replace a sender, check the replacement for the 
appropriate resistance across the coil.  If it's right, 
then remove the wiring from the old unit (leave it the 
tank, for now) and connect it to the replacement.

Move the float lever arm through its range of motion with 
the key on.  Be sure to let the gas gauge settle for each 
movement of the float lever; the dash gauges are slow 
responding.

Be sure to check grounds, as others advised, if all else 
checks out and the unit still isn't cooperating.  As a 
quick check, you can take the ground on a long lead 
directly from the battery.

Spud
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[vmckague]

John, I pretty sure it's a different tank. After 
looking at it I can see where the filler neck has been cut and has a rubber 
 extention on it and it is off set by about 2 inches. You would think that 
the stock tank would line up and not be off set. When I burn this tank of fuel I 
am going to remove the sender and try to bend the arm to match the old one. If 
that doesn't work I'll just drill a hole through the bed into the tank and use a 
stick. LOL  Thats everyone for your help. Vernon

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  Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 12:49 
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  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
  part 2
  
  
  It’s 
  certainly possible that the tank and/or the gauge were changed at some point 
  to a later one. That might explain a few 
  things.
   
  John 
  Nasta
   
   
   
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  Message-
   
  John , Now I 
  don't know whats going on. My old sender says 90 ohms. I wonder if my car has 
  a different tank in it? Vernon

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Chevelle 69]

Title: Message



Vernon,
 
Is it a digital or analog meter? A digital most likely will have a read out in 
numbers lit up on a screen. An analog meter has a needle that moves across a 
scale.
 
A digital is much easier to read and understand. If it's an analog 
it is going to take some explaining but I can do it if you need me 
to.
 
 
Steve  
 
"  I need to find someone that knows 
how to read a ohm meter. I have one but really don't know how to use it.All 
I ever used it for was volts. Vernon  "
 
 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[John Nasta]

It’s certainly possible that the tank and/or the gauge were
changed at some point to a later one. That might explain a few things.

 

John Nasta

 

 

 

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Message-



 

John , Now I
don't know whats going on. My old sender says 90 ohms. I wonder if my car has a
different tank in it? Vernon

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[vmckague]

John , Now I don't know whats going on. My old 
sender says 90 ohms. I wonder if my car has a different tank in it? 
Vernon

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  From: 
  John Nasta 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 11:59 
  AM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
  part 2
  
  
  According 
  to the description I have, the 1964 sending unit is 0-3 ohms. The later units 
  (up to 1972) all seem to go up to 90 ohms.
   
  John 
  Nasta
   

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[vmckague]

Title: Message



I still can't get my fuel gauge to work. The 
next thing is to take the new sender out and see if by chance the arm is 
bent wrong on it. I will compare it to the old one. With a full tank of fuel 
it reads just a little over 1/2. On the old one it has 90 ohms stamped 
on it. I need to find someone that knows how to read a ohm meter. 
I have one but really don't know how to use it.All I ever used it for was 
volts. Vernon 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  John Nasta 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 9:51 
  AM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
  part 2
  
  
  There 
  is only one fuel sender available for 
1964.
   
  John 
  Nasta
   
   
   
  -Original 
  Message-
  I don't know if 
  this will be helpful or not, but according to the info in my Dakota Digital 
  owner's manual, GM uses two fuel level senders.  The first one will 
  read 0 ohms empty and 30 ohms full.  The second one is 0 
  ohms empty and 90 ohms full.
  

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[John Nasta]

According to the
description I have, the 1964 sending unit is 0-3 ohms. The later units (up to
1972) all seem to go up to 90 ohms.

 

John Nasta

 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[John Nasta]

Title: Message









There is
only one fuel sender available for 1964.

 

John Nasta

 

 

 

-Original
Message-



I don't know
if this will be helpful or not, but according to the info in my Dakota Digital
owner's manual, GM uses two fuel level senders.  The first one will
read 0 ohms empty and 30 ohms full.  The second one is 0
ohms empty and 90 ohms full.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Herbert Lumpp]

Title: Message



I don't know if this will be helpful or not, but according to 
the info in my Dakota Digital owner's manual, GM uses two fuel level 
senders.  The first one will read 0 ohms empty and 30 
ohms full.  The second one is 0 ohms empty and 90 ohms 
full.
cYa-
 
Herb Lumpp1966 El Camino, LS6, 6 spd, Currie 9"ACES 3509, MCC 
528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Brad Waller 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:37 
  AM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
  part 2
  
  Check the ground 
  wire.  If it's like mine, it goes from the tank to either a nearby frame 
  or underbody sheet metal.  Make sure the wire is there, and that it makes 
  good contact.  You may need to wire brush the contact area.  I think 
  that a gage should read from 0-100 ohms, but this is tough to verify once you 
  have the sender in the tank!
   
  The problem sure 
  sounds like a loose wire somewhere with the intermittent 
  readings.
   
  Brad
  

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On Behalf Of vmckagueSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 9:26 
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: 
[Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
I forgot to say that when I put in the new 
sender it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next 
day when I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went 
to the gas station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving 
about 1 mile it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, 
Vernon McKague 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Chevelle 69]

Title: Message



I back 
up what Don is saying here 100%.   While it's not the only possible 
solution, it's the most likely. Make sure your ground goes to your engine first 
and has a clean, tight connection.
 
If not 
already done, run a ground from your engine to your body with tight,clean, 
connections. Make sure that the connector on the sending unit is 
tight.
 
Use 
a small wire brush to clean terminals and the place on the body and engine 
where the connections are made. It must be bare metal so use dielectric grease 
if you want protection, but go easy. 
 
What 
kind of shape is the wiring harness in? If these are the original wires then 
please consider re-wiring the car. It would be ashamed to have a rare and 
valuable collectors car go up in flames due to insulation that wasn't that great 
to begin with, now is brittle, and who knows how many micky 
mouse modifications from previous owners.
 
Just 
my opinion..
 
  
Steve 

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
  On Behalf Of DonSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 6:50 
  PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: 
  [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
  Really sounds like a ground problem 
  somewhere.
  Don
  
I forgot to say that when I put in the new 
sender it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next 
day when I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went 
to the gas station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving 
about 1 mile it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, 
Vernon McKague 

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Don]

Really sounds like a ground problem 
somewhere.
Don

  I forgot to say that when I put in the new sender 
  it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next day when 
  I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went to the gas 
  station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving about 1 mile 
  it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, Vernon 
  McKague 

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[vmckague]

I'm going to look at the fuel gauge ground 
tomorrow. Everything on a 64 dash bezel is grounded through one small screw. 
It's one of the screws that holds the dash bezel on. The only problem there is 
that the cigarette lighter also grounds through the same screw and it works 
fine. One more thing my wife calls the car Christine and I'm starting to believe 
her. REALLY!  Vernon

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  vmckague 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:26 
  AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 
  2
  
  I forgot to say that when I put in the new sender 
  it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next day when 
  I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went to the gas 
  station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving about 1 mile 
  it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, Vernon 
  McKague 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Brad Waller]

Title: Message



I have not looked 
at this myself, but could it be a ground in the dash at the gage?  Maybe 
you can diagnose this if you still have your old gage and sender.  Use the 
old sender and see how the gage reacts in various situations.  Use the old 
gage and see if it reads like the new sender...
 
Brad 

  
  -Original Message-From: 
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  On Behalf Of vmckagueSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:25 
  AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: 
  [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
  Thanks Brad, I did run a new ground wire from the 
  sender to the neg. post on the battery bypassing the frame and any possible 
  crossion. That way I'm sure I had a good ground. Vernon
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Brad Waller 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 1:37 
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
part 2

Check the 
ground wire.  If it's like mine, it goes from the tank to either a 
nearby frame or underbody sheet metal.  Make sure the wire is there, 
and that it makes good contact.  You may need to wire brush the contact 
area.  I think that a gage should read from 0-100 ohms, but this is 
tough to verify once you have the sender in the tank!
 
The problem 
sure sounds like a loose wire somewhere with the intermittent 
readings.
 
Brad

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 
  vmckagueSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 9:26 
  AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: 
  [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
  I forgot to say that when I put in the new 
  sender it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the 
  next day when I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked 
  up. Went to the gas station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. 
  After driving about 1 mile it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am 
  now. Thanks, Vernon 
McKague 

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Bad66Chevelle454]

Only make left hand turns. lol just kidding.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[vmckague]

Title: Message



Thanks Brad, I did run a new ground wire from the 
sender to the neg. post on the battery bypassing the frame and any possible 
crossion. That way I'm sure I had a good ground. Vernon

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Brad Waller 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 1:37 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge 
  part 2
  
  Check the ground 
  wire.  If it's like mine, it goes from the tank to either a nearby frame 
  or underbody sheet metal.  Make sure the wire is there, and that it makes 
  good contact.  You may need to wire brush the contact area.  I think 
  that a gage should read from 0-100 ohms, but this is tough to verify once you 
  have the sender in the tank!
   
  The problem sure 
  sounds like a loose wire somewhere with the intermittent 
  readings.
   
  Brad
  

-Original Message-From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
On Behalf Of vmckagueSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 9:26 
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: 
[Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
I forgot to say that when I put in the new 
sender it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next 
day when I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went 
to the gas station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving 
about 1 mile it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, 
Vernon McKague 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

[Brad Waller]

Title: Message



Check the ground 
wire.  If it's like mine, it goes from the tank to either a nearby frame or 
underbody sheet metal.  Make sure the wire is there, and that it makes good 
contact.  You may need to wire brush the contact area.  I think that a 
gage should read from 0-100 ohms, but this is tough to verify once you have the 
sender in the tank!
 
The problem sure 
sounds like a loose wire somewhere with the intermittent 
readings.
 
Brad

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
  On Behalf Of vmckagueSent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 9:26 
  AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: 
  [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2
  I forgot to say that when I put in the new sender 
  it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next day when 
  I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went to the gas 
  station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving about 1 mile 
  it slowly went up to 3/4 and that is where I am now. Thanks, Vernon 
  McKague