Re: IML: Imperial incident (stuck float)

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Jay, Lupe

 

Get used to using the trip odometer.  I have a 66 2 dr and have had everything rebuilt. I still don't trust the guage.  I got it to work pretty good(full to empty), but sometimes it shows wierd readings.  I fill mine up every 200 miles or so from the trip odometer reading.

 

Marty

 

66 crown 2 dr

 

 

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lupe Rodriguez" <lupee@xxxxxxx>

> My 64 Crown Coupe does the same with the gas gauge. It previously registered
> to the full mark until I topped it off to overflowing and now it only
> registers half full. Go figure. But I do get 11 MPG. Whoopee!
> Lupe Rodriguez
> 64 Crown
> San Diego
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JAY D'ANGELO"
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:11 PM
> Subject: RE: IML: Imperial incident (stuck float)
>
>
> > What's with these simple mechanical devices? My 64 convertible did/does
> > the same. Fill it up and the gauge would only go to 3/4, sometimes
> > slightly above. Checked the gauge, it is fine. Paid $225 for a ne w
> > sending unit from a Chrysler parts guy In Temecula (the sending unit was
> > specific for Imperial), put it in and - same thing - no difference.
> >
> > Started reading about grounding the gas tank - the tank was nicely painted
> > as well as the straps - so, I ran a ground wire from the frame to the
> > sending unit tang that sticks out next to the fuel line.
> >
> > Bang! Same thing - won't show full. Now what? Actually, it doesn't
> > really matter anymore. The car sucks up the gasoline so quickly, that it
> > would never be on the full mark for more than ten minutes, anyway.
> >
> > Jay D'Angelo
> > Las Vegas
> > 64 Iml Cvt
> >
> >
> >
> >
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