<VV> Calibrate Fuel-Level Sender?

[J R Read_HML]

Joe,

I installed an NOS GM one in my vert this past summer.  That is exactly the 
way it acts.  The previous one sent the needle over to the temp/press light 
when full, but was exact at the bottom end.  I did not know there was a way 
to calibrate them - other than be sure that you have the correct one for EM 
vs LM.

It is somewhat comforting to know that when the needle reaches E, I have 
about 80 miles left in the tank.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@msn.com>
To: "Corvair List" <virtualvairs@skiblack.com>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 5:38 PM
Subject: <VV> Calibrate Fuel-Level Sender?


>I ordered a new sender for the fuel tank from Clark's that arrived with no
> instructions for calibrating it to show empty when the fuel tank is empty,
> and full when the fuel tank is full, on the gauge in the dash of my stock
> 1966 Corsa.
>     After I installed it, I noticed that, with the tank fuel, it 
> registered
> somewhat less than full. When the gauge shows empty, there is still about 
> 4
> gallons of fuel in the tank.
>     I e-mailed Clark's about it, and got calibration instructions back 
> that
> I'm dubious about (I'll forward them to anyone interested).
>     So I thought I'd consult the list to find out what the Voice of
> Experience has to say on the subject before I AGAIN go to the trouble of
> emptying my fuel tank and removing the sender. I have most Corvair
> publications; if the answer is in one of these, just point me to it, and
> that'll be all I need.
>     Thanks for your replies, which I hope you will POST, rather than
> replying to me privately.
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
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