<VV> Gas gauge accuracy

[J R Read_HML]

If I recall correctly, the resistance element (LM) in the tank has 2 (maybe 
3?) coils to it.  Should one of those coils fail, the reading will be too 
high on the gauge with a full tank.  BUT, it will work (the dash gauge) 
close to normal below at about 1/3 of a tank.  Correct?

It will provide the impression of good gas mileage for about 1/2 a tank - 
and then... What the H happened...

Maybe EM is the same?  Just at a different OHM range?

Also... I think that you meant to say ONE of two things.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Underwood" <tony.underwood at cox.net>
>
> Incidentally, if the gauge reads above full it's likely being caused
> by two things:
>
>
> That same bent float rod, combined with a bent stop on the variable
> resistor wiper housing (look at one closely, you'll see what I'm
> talking about), which is allowing the wiper inside the sending unit
> to run completely off the resistance unit (which is
> wire-wound).

>
> ...or something like that.    ;)
> tony..
>
>
> PS:    a dented tank can cause similar issues especially if the
> flange surface where the sending unit mounts is also bent or warped