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

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On some of our cars, it is not necessary to "drop the tank" to remove the
sender. My 56 has an access hole in the trunk floor right over the sender.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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

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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