Gary,
Sounds like a bias error (some const. resistance offset). I would check
all the electrical connections first. If that doesn't work then, instead
of trying to figure out what resistor to install, pull the tank sending
unit and bend the metal tanges (tabs) that limit the travel in the empty
and full positions. I did this to calibrate my gas gauge about 20 years
ago and it still works great.
Todd Osborn
68 2.0L San Jose, CA
BERKEN@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/16/99 9:38:43 AM Mountain Standard Time,
> rday@cyberramp.net writes:
>
> << My fuel gauge only reads 3/4 full when it is completely full of gas.
> >It also goes below the "E" when empty. Is there an easy way to
> >adjust the reading? I know the voltage regulator that's attached
> >under the steering column is part of that electrical circuit, but I
> >don't know if I should change it since it would impact the water
> >temperature gauge as well.
> >
> >Gary Gerding
>
> Gary,
>
> I took mine apart several years ago, and I think you can just adjust where it
> "zeroes" out. Don't remember how I did it, but I think you can move the
> needle on a peg or something. Hope that helps. I had all the gauges out at
> the time.
>
> Joseph Berkenbile
> 70 1600
> Albuquerque
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