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Old 05-17-2024, 02:09 PM   #1
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Another fuel gauge question

So I'm working on a 63 c10 attempting to get it back on the road. Having several wiring issues but this issue is with the fuel gauge. I recently installed a tank & sending unit I picked up used. The sending unit looked brand new as well as the tank.

What is happening is with the tank empty & I turn the ignition on, the fuel gauge goes to just under a half full & stays there. If I disconnect the power wire at the sending unit, the gauge goes to full. If I ground the power wire it goes to just under half full.

The tank & sending unit are installed & I had some issues with installing the sending unit so would prefer not to take the unit out of the tank unless absolutely necessary. Also I tested the unit with a multi-meter & it reads 0 as tank is empty.

Looking for any info or suggestions that can help me figure out where I should do next to figure out the issue. Any info would be most appreciated.
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Old 05-17-2024, 05:06 PM   #2
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Re: Another fuel gauge question

Sounds like the classic fuel gauge OHM issue. The forum has lots of info about this, search OHM and you'll get plenty of returns.
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Old 05-17-2024, 06:39 PM   #3
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Re: Another fuel gauge question

Turned out 2 b a stuck gauge needle.
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Old 05-17-2024, 08:54 PM   #4
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Re: Another fuel gauge question

Yay!
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