Topic: Sensitive 77 Gas Gauge
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
As long as it's accurate, I don't see the problem unless the rapid movement annoys you. The gas gauge in my '78 doesn't move so rapidly as you describe yours.
You could replace the gauge, but I don't see what you would be gaining. I think knowing the gauge is accurate puts you ahead of owners of most cars of that vintage.
You could replace the gauge, but I don't see what you would be gaining. I think knowing the gauge is accurate puts you ahead of owners of most cars of that vintage.
The dampening is a function of the gauge, not the tank unit. If it's too annoying you would need to replace the gauge. But I agree with Gunslinger, I don't know that I would bother.kstyer 38398.4293287037
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Since you're going to go ahead and replace the gauge, consider rebuilding the clock with a quartz movement since you have to take the bezel out anyway. I did that with my '78 and the clock runs perfectly and keeps excellent time. I certainly can't say it did that before.
The quartz rebuild kits or complete quartz clocks are available through most any of the catalog vendors.
The quartz rebuild kits or complete quartz clocks are available through most any of the catalog vendors.
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