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Dutch · 09-25-2002, 02:56 PM

My fuel gauge isn't working properly on my in cab tank, 72 K20. It hangs aroun 1/8- 1/4 regardless of fuel level and moves a little from time to time in that range. The truck sat a while before I got it so I'm guesing a gummed up /rusted linkage or the float is rotted off (?)...

I want to pull the sender but I don't want to strong arm it and break anything. My chev service manual calls for a special tool to remove the lock ring. Can I get it apart without one without screwing anything up?

It looks pretty straightforward, but I thought I'd rather ask now than post tomorrow about how I ruined my sender

Thanks!

09-25-2002, 02:56 PM	#1
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Dumb fuel gauge sender question My fuel gauge isn't working properly on my in cab tank, 72 K20. It hangs aroun 1/8- 1/4 regardless of fuel level and moves a little from time to time in that range. The truck sat a while before I got it so I'm guesing a gummed up /rusted linkage or the float is rotted off (?)... I want to pull the sender but I don't want to strong arm it and break anything. My chev service manual calls for a special tool to remove the lock ring. Can I get it apart without one without screwing anything up? It looks pretty straightforward, but I thought I'd rather ask now than post tomorrow about how I ruined my sender Thanks! __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"



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