Jerry,
It can be done. By removing the tank cover panel in the boot and unbolting
the tank, and undoing the wiring, I was able to tilt the tank back far
enough to remove my level sender and replace the gasket. I had a major gas
stink before I did this. Be careful not to bend, break, or otherwise remove
the fuel lines, which on a 4A, come out of the bottom of the tank. There is
a drain plug on the bottom as well.
Good luck! Send pictures!
Chris Lillja
'66 TR4A
'74 Norton Commando 850
'71 Spit MKIV
http://members.aol.com/lilljaweb/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jerry Oliver
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 1:12 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Gas gauge repair
I'm finishing up my 5 year restoration of a '66 TR4A. I added about five
gallons of gas yesterday, and the fuel gauge did not register. The
gauges have been rebuilt, all new wiring. Perhaps the float is stuck
down?? Its been a couple of years, but I'm sure I check the sending unit
before buttoning up the tank. Should there voltage at the green wire at
the tank? The workshop manual suggested checking voltage at the
stabilizer. I had a brand new one, so I installed it...same problem.
Has anyone removed the sending unit while in the car? I hate to remove
the tank, if the sending unit will come out of the small space between
the tank and the h panel. Any advice
appreciated. Jerry
Oliver
Olympia WA
'66 TR4A
'61 MGA
'58 Jaguar.
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