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| | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Now that's some gnarly old wiring Joe.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 | Latest update: I used a piece of wire in a hook shape to slip through hole in cluster and the pinched it with the gauge. I was unable to move the wire so it is tight. I am securing it to the wire next to it.
I can honestly say that I am just under 1/2 tank on my gauge and it is accurately working! FYI, it is always preferred to have a fully charged battery when doing wiring! Ops!
End result......
SUCCESS!
Thank you Dad and Bart!.... fuel gauge wiring 101 is complete. I am sure my grade was a c or d due to stubbornness, lack of proper communication and “testing” things wrong.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | You got a D on the pre-test and an A+ on the final. Good job of sticking with it.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 | So, after my move, my gauge stopped working and I finally had the time today to revisit the old issue again.
1. removed cluster from the dash and sender from tank, gauge moved when I moved sender through range of motion.
2. Put complete cluster back in dash and if didn’t work...... no work!
3. Confused, I removed cluster (again), said a few choice words and tried it again.... success!
4. Confused as can be, I put it back in place and it worked.
5. I kept testing as I tightened it up and BAM..... doesn’t work again
6. Again I rechecked wires, etc for the umpteenth time.....
7. Finally, the light came on! You guys told me that sometimes the new gauges needle hits cluster face plate. After numerous times adding spacers, it finally worked.
After 3 hours, I am finally calling it a success and raising a beer! The gauge sat 1/16th “ higher than other gauges. This caused needle base (at pivoting point) to rub and hold needle in place.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | Chris,
Way to stay with it. I know that it has been a real challenge, getting your gas gauge to function correctly. I can relate to some or your issues. Like a lot of us, we have had our challenges as well. I finally think that I have got mine on the right path as well. We certainly have a great resource here. Hopefully, for a years to come.
Rugo
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