<VV> Odd Gas Gauge problem

[J R Read_HML]

Hi Bob,

If you are convinced that the float is not leaking, then you really only 
need to worry about the reading when near the E mark.  If the tank is taking 
roughly 10 gallons when you hit E, you are in fine shape since F is 14 
gallons.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <corvairs at cybrus.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:56 AM
Subject: <VV> Odd Gas Gauge problem


>
> Here’s the problem. After the fill up, the gas gauge read fine , just 
> below
> the “F” for several minutes of driving and then slowly drifted down to a
> somewhere between a quarter and a half full where it stayed. I’m assuming 
> of
> course that I didn’t burn 5 gallons of gas in 5 minutes.....  J
>
>
>
> Bob
>
> 66 180 convertible
>