fuel gauge

[dooguy]

thanks for replies. got some work to do. i have a relocated tank under bed and it may be a process to get to wire

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by dooguy

thanks for replies. got some work to do. i have a relocated tank under bed and it may be a process to get to wire

Initially you could just access the tan sender wire where it plugs into the fuse panel under the dash. Unplug it there and ground the fuse panel Fuel Gauge terminal to see if the gauge moves to Empty.

[dooguy]

I haven't been able to locate the wire at fuse panel

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by dooguy

thanks for replies. got some work to do. i have a relocated tank under bed and it may be a process to get to wire

I put a new suburban tank under the back of my truck 3 years ago, last summer after final assembly I got the truck out and was on empty all the time. Pulled the sending unit out and the float was full of gas. Bought a new plastic float for a jeep as recommended by folks here, solved my problem.

[dooguy]

so maybe can repair with a new float

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by dooguy

so maybe can repair with a new float

The OEM replacement type brass ''football'' floats tend to leak due to bad soldering factory practices. Better to use the plastic Jeep float.
P/N: Omix-Ada......17729.01....$7.95
from Amazon.
Exact fit. My OER float had sunk, and that fixed it.

[dooguy]

good info
thanks for the help

[dooguy]

finally removed rear mount tank (purchased from Brothers) unit had failed from poor soldering from factory it appears. Quality of complete fuel sender unit kinda looks questionable. Anyone know of where to get a complete quality replacement unit

Thanks