Gas Gage?

["Roger L. Waggener Sr." <rwaggener@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

79 Scout II, 304, 4spd stock - that's the facts here's the story
After years of not having a functioning gas gage- the tank began leaking 
significantly, immediately after being filled. It leaks for about an 
hour after filling then stops.  No unusual fumes or other symptoms.
As the tank was being dropped (lowered semi carefully) the 5/16 nipple 
on the driver's side top front came out of the tank AND the hose broke 
on the one on the passenger side front. So now after an appropriate 
cleaning and application of JB Weld to both and new hoses laying next to 
the tank on my bench, I wonder about the gage.  The connections were in 
place but REALLY dirty- as in caked with dry Arizona real estate. The 
spade and shoe connector was dirty enough to have kept it from grounding 
but I don't have a clue about how to proceed other cleaning the 
connectors. I had always assumed (assumed- I'm in trouble already ) it 
was the ground due to the dash gage being hooked up properly but no 
movement of the needle at all.  Anyone have time to write a short check 
list and procedure? I know that several  gas gage issues have been 
address previously  so of it got written up anywhere - post the URL and 
I'll try to go from there.
All help appreciated along with your understanding for my NOT having 
paid enough attention before.
Roger L. Waggener Sr.
"The Crusty Old Codger in the Desert"
Mesa, Arizona
rwaggener@domain.elided
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