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05-25-2015, 02:31 PM
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Fuel guage problems
I just replaced the fuel pump on my 87 r1500, I added about 3 gallons of gas to the empty tank, and the fuel gauge needle is showing as dead empty, however my truck starts and runs and I drove it around my yard for a minute. she still starts and runs, but the fuel gauge still says the same. I checked all the electrical connections and they all seem snug, do I just not have enough fuel in the tank for the float to pick it up? please help!
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05-25-2015, 02:35 PM
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Re: Fuel guage problems
In tank fuel pump, right? If the gauge is reading empty, the sender wire is grounded (not open). But it just may be that 3 gallons isn't enough, although I'm a bit doubtful of that.
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05-25-2015, 02:40 PM
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Re: Fuel guage problems
yeah in tank sender. the ground you say? how would I check that? sorry im a total noob when it comes to electrical work and cars haha
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05-25-2015, 03:36 PM
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Re: Fuel guage problems
anyone?
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05-25-2015, 07:34 PM
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Re: Fuel guage problems
I meant that the wire from the tank to the gauge is improperly contacting ground somewhere, most likely near the tank.
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