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Old 06-23-2014, 11:23 AM   #1
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Has gauge issues ?

The gauge in my 71 GMC was not working so I removed it for inspection. Looked ok but float was full of gas. I ordered a new one from Truckers. Little over a year later it is full again ? I installed another one I got in a parts rig, now when I turn off the ignition the gauge still reads about 3/4 full instead of returning to empty ? Any suggestions would help. I tested it out of tank and it would go up and down as I moved the float leaver. Thanks
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Old 06-23-2014, 01:04 PM   #2
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Re: Has gauge issues ?

If it works out of the tank but not in the tank it could be that it's getting hung up and not moving? I just swapped mine out for a new one but kept my old float just for this reason.
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Old 06-23-2014, 01:36 PM   #3
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Re: Has gauge issues ?

My gauge has never returned to empty with the key off.
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Old 06-23-2014, 02:35 PM   #4
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My gauge has never returned to empty with the key off.
I agree with Lee. Mine hasn't ever went to empty when shut off. I don't know if it's supposed to but the last time my truck was running that is how it functioned.
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