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05-02-2010, 07:54 PM
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gas gauge
Sup familia!!!!!!!!
 I have finally rebuilt my motor tranny and have endless goodies on my 72  , problem is that i cant seem to figure out why the gas gauge doesnt work properly....help when the key is turned open the gauge reads 1/4 but when i start the truck sinks to e!!!!!!!  yyyyyyy?????? |
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05-02-2010, 07:55 PM
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Re: gas gauge
acid cleaned tank, new gas gauge, sending unit, gas lines, float from brothers
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05-02-2010, 08:03 PM
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Re: gas gauge
Where does the dash gauge read if you have the key on and you disconnect the wire from the tank?
Jim
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05-02-2010, 09:42 PM
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Re: gas gauge
it goes back to the 1/4 position!
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05-02-2010, 10:52 PM
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Re: gas gauge
Use this guide and reply back with what you find.
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/Electrical-02.htm
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