Re: [FWDLK] gas gauge full = 1/2 and Chrysler society

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you get to the "Drop tank and remove sender" part, first check the 
float to see if it's partially filled with gas. Over time, some will 
develop a leak and start filling up with gas, throwing the readings 
off. You'll know if there's gas in it.

Good Luck, Ray


On Mar 16, 2006, at 3:48 AM, Forward Look Frank wrote:

> Hello Will,
>                 The grounding wire method as Roger said is great for 
> testing
> the gauge. You want to do this with a helper as it "pegs" the needle 
> and you
> don't want to do that for long. To check the sending unit, drop the 
> tank and
> remove the sending unit. Hook an ohmmeter to the unit by placing one 
> wire on
> the body of the sending unit and the other to the sending unit wire. 
> Move
> the sending unit float through its range of motion and make sure you 
> get a
> reading that changes throughout the range of motion. I wish I could 
> remember
> the resistance range but it has been quite some time. Anyhow, if there 
> is a
> spot where you have the same reading (i.e.1/2 to full), remove the 
> cover off
> of the sending unit by bending the four tabs back on the little "box". 
> Now
> the sending units resistance section will be exposed. Check for foreign
> objects holding the float assembly up, and look for carbon build up, or
> darkness is certain areas. Remove the carbon with alcohol and a stiff 
> paint
> brush. Let the alcohol dry and check the unit again. Also, check to 
> see if
> the moving contact makes contact with the stationary resistance bar
> throughout the range of motion. The moving contact should not be tight
> against the bar. It should move smoothly along the stationary 
> resistance
> bar. If  it has a full range of resistance at that point, put it all 
> back
> together and enjoy. If not, you may have to find another sending unit. 
> Hope
> this helps.
> Take Care,
> Frank
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jan & Roger van Hoy" <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] gas gauge full = 1/2 and Chrysler society
>
>
> > Sounds more like the sending unit than the gauge.  The FSM might have 
> > a
> > procedure for testing the gauge.  Usually by grounding the wire while 
> > a
> > helper watches the gauge.
> >
> > --Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, 
> > '56
> > Plymouth, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jennifer & Will W" <w007bandit@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:08 PM
> > Subject: [FWDLK] gas gauge full = 1/2 and Chrysler society
> >
> >
> > > Any hints on fixing a gas gauge?  When I filled here up the gauge 
> > > only
> > > went
> > > to half way. Has anyone had that problem or know a fix? Also has 
> > > anyone
> > > order the info available through Chrysler?  Is it all the info and
> > > pictures
> > > one would want?
> > > Will
> > > 1957 belvedere 2dr ht
> > > 1969 satellite 4 dr
> > >
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