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12-04-2002, 06:58 AM
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gas gauge
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put a subburban tank in rear of my 67 pickup--new tank with new sending unit--when i fill up the gauge reads about a 1/2 inch pass full---is there an easy fix to bring it back to normal thanks bob |
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12-04-2002, 09:30 AM
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Check GMC pauls web site. You need something in line for the suburban tank for the gauge to read correctly.
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12-04-2002, 02:40 PM
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i have a stock tank and sending unit and mine has always done that since i've ridden in the truck 8 or 10 yrs.
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12-04-2002, 03:01 PM
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Mine goes above full as well.As long as it reads empty on "E" and not 1/4 tank ,I'd say don't worry.
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12-04-2002, 05:30 PM
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So if the gauge reads between 1/4 and 3/8's of a tank when EMPTY, what's the problem? Bad sending unit or what? At full its about 1/4 to 1/2 inch past full. This is my situation.
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12-04-2002, 06:04 PM
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when mines empty it reads alittle a bove a 1/4 too it really botheres me wats up?
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12-04-2002, 06:12 PM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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Just bend the lever! (worked on my original sending unit) lol
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12-04-2002, 06:24 PM
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Sorry, but what lever are you referring to. I'm not too knowledgeable about this issue, so my apologies. The long rod with the float attached?
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12-04-2002, 06:51 PM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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Right, my guage read wrong after I fixed the float (probably because of the added weight of the solder!LOL) Filled the tank and make the necessary adjustments by bending the rod. I know I reads just right now because I ran it on E for a while and was about 20 feet from the gas pump when it died.
Like I said, this worked on my old tank. New tanks might be a different story. It's always cheaper to bend then to buy. jmo
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