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Subject:Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
From:Greg Potts
Date:Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:14:18 -0400

Hi Curt,

Remember that the gas gauge circuitry has electronics at both ends.
The Sender at one end, and the gauge at the other.

If the sender is OK, the problem is with the gauge, or possibly with
the wiring in between. A few years ago I replaced the sender on my
baywindow three times and got the same result. Replacing the gauge
was what fixed it.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/75/77/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
www.busesofthecorn.com

On 19-Oct-06, at 2:31 PM, Curt Newsome wrote:

> For what it's worth, my gas gauge accuracy was
> terrible, so when I had the tank out I replaced the
> sending unit.  It made no difference in the accuracy
> of the gas gauge - still off by a third of a tank!  I
> would appreciate an explanation if anyone has one.....