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Old 06-04-2005, 01:00 PM   #1
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Gas Gauge Problem

I know this has been addressed in the past, but i couldn't find it, so. My gas gauge is reading too full. On the last tank, it read waay past full, and when it just got to E i was almost out. Usually it goes a little past E. On this tank, i've put around 50 miles on it, and the needle has barely moved.

So my basic question is: Is the ground bad or is the gauge headed south?

Or even worse, is it something on the sending unit?

Thanks in advance,
cliff
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Old 06-04-2005, 02:32 PM   #2
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on my 76 when i fill it up it goes about 1/4 tank past F then i can tell it runs on fumes as soon as it starts to touch the E... i just never worried much about it, just keep track of miles or fill it up at 1/4 tank each time....
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Old 06-05-2005, 03:52 AM   #3
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Old 06-06-2005, 10:04 PM   #4
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this may sound strange but check all grounds esp the wire from block to fire wall and ground under dash but if ya need a nother 1 i got one in the garage
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Old 06-07-2005, 01:17 AM   #5
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Yeah, if your sending unit is fried, I've got a spare one sitting up here that you can have for 10 bucks + shipping. Worked perfectly in my GMC. GMC had one of the bigger tanks that was available on these trucks. I am not sure if there is a difference despite length.
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