There should be a ground wire from one of the screws that hold the sender
onto the tank to a ground. That is how my 50 sending unit is setup, as the
tank has fibre paper on the straps to prevent metal to metal contact and
cause a spark. On my gauge screws there are 3 that have a very thin brass
rim where the screw head contacts the sending unit. I used that particular
screw as the screws seemed to have the brass, or maybe it's copper rim.
I will take a picture of what I am talking about tomorrow and maybe that
will explain it better if what I said confused anyone.
Jon 50 3104
Jon 50 3104
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mikerross@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 9:05 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Fuel Gauge Question
> During the restoration of my '56 Chevy Truck I replaced the fuel sending
> mechanism inside the fuel tank, I ran new wires to the fuel gauge and
> everything has worked fine for the past 5 months. Now suddenly my gauge
> reads empty ("E") all the time.
>
> When I turn the ignition to the "off" position the gauge needle falls
lower
> below "E", below empty. When I turn the ignition "on" it jumps to empty.
> This leads me to believe my electrical connections are OK?
>
> I've checked to ensure the wires are all connected at the fuel tank and at
> the gauge.
>
> Is their supposed to be a grounding wire coming off the fuel tank?
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts/ideas.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike
> '56 Chevy Truck
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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