Need help, problems with the 82 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 12-13-2007, 07:53 PM

I am trying to get this thing all squared away, here are a couple of the issues that I want to address and would like some pointers on where to start. First one is the fuel gauge, I filled it up and it only registered at half a tank, what can I do w/o dropping the tank? I want that as my last option. I have an extra gauge cluster from a 83 Burb that I can use as well. Next is the speedo, it jumps around like crazy most of the time and the rest of the time it won't go over 30-35. Any ideas on that one?

**Captkaos** · 12-14-2007, 09:56 AM

Check the post about fuel gauges yesterday.
Sounds like you speedo cable is shot..

chev74 · 12-14-2007, 10:09 AM

yeah, new speedo cable will be in order. you may need a new fuel sending unit... Also, when my bezel was off, i filled the tank up and just moved the needle over to FULL.

12-13-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Need help, problems with the 82 4x4 I am trying to get this thing all squared away, here are a couple of the issues that I want to address and would like some pointers on where to start. First one is the fuel gauge, I filled it up and it only registered at half a tank, what can I do w/o dropping the tank? I want that as my last option. I have an extra gauge cluster from a 83 Burb that I can use as well. Next is the speedo, it jumps around like crazy most of the time and the rest of the time it won't go over 30-35. Any ideas on that one? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

12-14-2007, 09:56 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Need help, problems with the 82 4x4 Check the post about fuel gauges yesterday. Sounds like you speedo cable is shot.. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-14-2007, 10:09 AM	#3
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Need help, problems with the 82 4x4 yeah, new speedo cable will be in order. you may need a new fuel sending unit... Also, when my bezel was off, i filled the tank up and just moved the needle over to FULL.



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