Re: [Chrysler300] Fuel Sender Resistance

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxx>]

You need something to vary the voltage from 0 -12 volts. All the tester is,
ia a variable pot, (thats what the sender is) you may be able to pick one up
at Radio Shack for a couple of bucks for testing.
Ray Jones


> From: "Terry Town" <terrytown@xxxx>
> Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 07:04:50 -0400
> To: "300 List Posts" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "62-65 Mopar List"
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> Subject: [Chrysler300] Fuel Sender Resistance
> 
> I've got a '64 300 with a gremlin in the gas gauge or the sending unit. I
> suspect that I have a bum fuel tank sending unit. With the wire to the sending
> unit removed at the tank, the gauge reads empty. With it hooked up the gauge
> reads hard pegged past full. Does anybody know the resistance values that
> would indicate for instance a half tank condition? I'd like to throw in a
> resistor to verify that the problem is indeed in the sending unit. The service
> manual only mentions a tester, no resistance values given.
> 
> Is there a source for replacement sending units? (Either NOS or aftermarket)
> Or does anybody know of a repair facility that I can send mine to?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Terry Lynch
> '64 300 Sport
> St. Pete, FL.
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