James,
Since it allways reads high you can put a resistor is series with the
sender. Try a 5 ohm 1/2 watt first. If you end up too low bridge the 5 ohm
with another 5 ohm(making 2.5). They usually come in packs of two or three. If
you end up still too high put the second in series (making 10 total). Juggle
around and find out what gets you closest. Put a male connector on one end and
a
female on the other and cover with shrink wrap. Another way to find the
correct value is to get a 20 ohm or so pot, dial in the correct reading then
read
the pot with an ohm meter.
keith
>
> Hi List,
> The fuel gauge on my 1500 (early) always reads high. When full, it reads
> over full, and when empty, it reads at about a quarter. As i am running
> fuel injection with a surge tank, there is no spluttering warning from
> the car, and as soon as it runs out of fuel, it cost me about $50 for a
> new (secondhand) efi pump.
>
> Unlike later cars, it appears that the sender cannot be adjusted short
> of bending the float rod. Is there meant to be a resistor inline on
> these earlier cars (there isn't as far as i can tell)? If so, which one
> should i get?
>
> Thanks,
> James
> '64 sp310 Fairlady
> '69 g130v Supersix
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