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CrazyJesster · 04-01-2003, 06:08 PM

yes on my 1982 chevy swb i have a problem with my gas guage
i can put 5 bucks of gas in the tank and that showes like half a tank on the gas guage could it be the sending unit in the tank that conencts to the float could it be that the float is damaged

TIMSPEED · 04-01-2003, 06:25 PM

Hey, be glad it sorta works. My guage needle bounces like CRAZY! My dad (original owner) said all chevy trucks had that problem...said the float busted, so when it's bouncing, it means the float is sloshing, which means I HAVE gas...he said when it stops bouncing..it's time to get gas

Ol' Grey · 04-01-2003, 06:26 PM

I have the same problem. I have been told that it is a faulty guage. It makes sense because it will read the same (1/3 tank) on both tanks when full.

CrazyJesster · 04-01-2003, 06:39 PM

like when i put 10 bucks it in it goes to the full yeah thats how i know when to get gas when the needle dont bounce no more LOL

MSL · 04-01-2003, 06:40 PM

My needle only bounces when it gets low on gas. for now atleast it does.

CrazyJesster · 04-01-2003, 06:41 PM

well soon im gonna get some them nice guages and replace them all hehe speed omter that reeds 160 and such hehehe

Ol' Grey · 04-01-2003, 10:41 PM

Found some good reading on the subject:
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/gasgauge.htm

gldevall · 04-01-2003, 10:46 PM

Well at least ya'lls works!! I have to watch my mileage to know when I need gas. Already ran out of gas twice, and right in the same dam spot about 3 miles from the house and 4 miles from the store. Thank goodness for a cell phone and a mom who brought me gas both times, around 6:45 am.

bigd65 · 04-03-2003, 10:57 AM

mine works fine just just moves toward empty when i step on the brake and that is only when it is below 3/4 mark but it goes back when the gas stops sloshing. i am told this is normal and has done it on the truck i had before. i am also told i could get a tank from an 87 (have to use my own sender) the 87 supposedly has the baffles inside to stop the sloshing problem do to the FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE TANK on an 87. does anyone know for sure if thats true. does the 87 tanks have the baffles that the older tanks dont, and will the sender from my tank fit the opening in an 87 tank.

04-01-2003, 06:08 PM	#1
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	gas guage problems yes on my 1982 chevy swb i have a problem with my gas guage i can put 5 bucks of gas in the tank and that showes like half a tank on the gas guage could it be the sending unit in the tank that conencts to the float could it be that the float is damaged __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

04-01-2003, 06:25 PM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hey, be glad it sorta works. My guage needle bounces like CRAZY! My dad (original owner) said all chevy trucks had that problem...said the float busted, so when it's bouncing, it means the float is sloshing, which means I HAVE gas...he said when it stops bouncing..it's time to get gas __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-01-2003, 06:26 PM	#3
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	I have the same problem. I have been told that it is a faulty guage. It makes sense because it will read the same (1/3 tank) on both tanks when full. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-01-2003, 06:39 PM	#4
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	like when i put 10 bucks it in it goes to the full yeah thats how i know when to get gas when the needle dont bounce no more LOL __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

04-01-2003, 06:41 PM	#6
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	well soon im gonna get some them nice guages and replace them all hehe speed omter that reeds 160 and such hehehe __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

04-01-2003, 06:40 PM	#5
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	My needle only bounces when it gets low on gas. for now atleast it does.

04-01-2003, 10:41 PM	#7
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	Found some good reading on the subject: http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/gasgauge.htm __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-01-2003, 10:46 PM	#8
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Well at least ya'lls works!! I have to watch my mileage to know when I need gas. Already ran out of gas twice, and right in the same dam spot about 3 miles from the house and 4 miles from the store. Thank goodness for a cell phone and a mom who brought me gas both times, around 6:45 am. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-03-2003, 10:57 AM	#9
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	mine works fine just just moves toward empty when i step on the brake and that is only when it is below 3/4 mark but it goes back when the gas stops sloshing. i am told this is normal and has done it on the truck i had before. i am also told i could get a tank from an 87 (have to use my own sender) the 87 supposedly has the baffles inside to stop the sloshing problem do to the FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE TANK on an 87. does anyone know for sure if thats true. does the 87 tanks have the baffles that the older tanks dont, and will the sender from my tank fit the opening in an 87 tank. __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe



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