Dennis,
I don't know if this is really helpful to you or not, but I recently
adjusted the sending unit on my Mk3 to compensate for the gauge
mis-alignment. The procedure was easy and reversible. I have a NOS
replacement guage coming for less than the cost of repairing my original,
but for now, an "E" reading on my gauge means that I can drive another 5-8
miles before conking out. It's nice that you made the discovery of your
inaccurate fuel gauge before you ran out of gas on the side of the road like
I did! Unless you can't find a replacement gauge or have yours repaired at
a reasonable cost, I'd be hesitant to recommend my temporary "fix", but it
certainly worked for me.
Details at: http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/fuelgauge.shtml
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Lambert <DLambert@anaheim.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: Fuel Gauge Repair
>
> Listers,
>
> I have finally got the wiring on my TR-3A complete. When I turned the key
> to the 'on' position, the fuel gauge immediately showed 1/4 full - the
tank
> is absolutely empty. I have measured resistance at the sender, and have
> about 1 ohm at empty (float all the way down) and about 82 ohms at full
> (float all the way up). It appears the sender is OK. When I short the
> sending wire (green/black) to ground, the gauge immediately goes to 1/4
> full, and stays there. I suspect the gauge to be bad. Is there a local
> shop that can repair a TR fuel gauge? Or, has anyone disassembled a TR3
> fuel gauge and successfully repaired it?
>
> As always, I welcome and appreciate your collective knowledge, wisdom, and
> experience.
>
> Thanks, Dennis
>
>
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