Did you verify the operation of the gauge with the sending unit outside (not
installed) in the gas tank? You should be able to move the float arm up and
down with a similar proportional "up and down" reading of the gas gauge.
Also, the float may be sticking on its way up or down because of its
dragging along the side of the tank. Make sure that the float arm is bent
in the right angle to avoid this. Of course, there may be a bad ground
somewhere along the line. ALWAYS a possibility with Lucas!
Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Harve B Thorn
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 5:46 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com;
spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: '77 Spitfire fuel gauge pblm
Greetings...
I am perplexed by a fluctuating fuel gauge. (reads okay sometimes, way
off othertimes)
I have used the (in)famous dip stick method to verify "full,"
"half-full," and "almost empty."
It's a '77 1500 Spitfire. All other electrics apparently okay.
I have replaced the actual gauge and the sending unit. Same deal.
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Harve
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