<VV> Erratic gas gauge

[chris c]

This is the same sending unit I have used for years, so thats not the 
problem.


J R Read_HML wrote:
> Bad ground at the dash?
>
> Wrong sender unit?  30ohm for EM and 90ohm(I think) for LM.
>
> Stock unit should read E with roughly 4 gallons still in the tank.
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
> To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:31 AM
> Subject: <VV> Erratic gas gauge
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>> My gas gauge is just wrong.
>>
>> Before I replace the tank I checked the sender.  Resistance is constant
>> threw the entire movement (forget the exact readings).
>>
>> With 1.5  gallons - minus what was required to run the car for about 15
>> min it reads empty. Unless I use my turn signals, or hit the brakes.
>>
>> Where do I start?  I was going to clean the dash grounds, and check for
>> something shorting out when I apply the parking brake or use the 
>> signals.
>>
>> Also I went threw two flasher fuses last season (at the time I thought
>> the replacement fuse was defective).
>>
>>
>> gauge
>>
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