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Fuel Gauge issues

Posted: 4/3/07 7:42pm Message 1 of 3
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Downingtown, PA - USA
Joined: 10/22/2005
Posts: 22
Vette(s): 1970 Roadster 350/350 1987 convertible
I'm just about finished on my 75 project car.  I recently started having issues with the fuel gauge.  The needle stays on Full regardless of how much gas is in the tank.  I recently painted the car and I thought when I replaced the rear lamps I might have pulled a wire going to the tank.  I checked underneath the gas tank and traced the wire to the tank.  I can see a wire going to the side of the tank on the drivers side.  It appears to be connected to the tank.  I can't find any unplugged wires.    Does anyone have any ideas?  Thanks!


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Fuel Gauge issues

Posted: 4/3/07 7:47pm Message 2 of 3
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North Charleston, SC - USA
Joined: 3/20/2004
Posts: 4176
Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Could be the sending unit or a pinched wire. I think if the wire is pinched and going to ground it will make the guage read full. I'm sure some of the electrical gurus here will identify the problem.
Scott



Fuel Gauge issues

Posted: 4/4/07 6:28pm Message 3 of 3
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Downingtown, PA - USA
Joined: 10/22/2005
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Vette(s): 1970 Roadster 350/350 1987 convertible
Thanks Scott.  I'm hoping its just a pinched wire.   I have never replaced a sending unit.   I'll re-seat all the lamps.


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