Re: [ihc] Resistance Readings On Fuel Gauge

["Allan Ericson" <lowvolt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Full is 10 ohms.

Empty is 78 ohms.

20% tolerance is probably good enough.

> ---Does anyone have the full and empty resistance readings handy for the
> sending unit?
>
> ---Just getting done PORing my gas tank and I am at the point where I need
> to check the fuel sending unit. I don't want to install the tank and then
> find that the gauge reads 1/4 tank when it is empty. Presently, I cannot
get
> a new sending unit... so, what I want to do is re-use the old unit. So, I
> need to make sure I am getting correct readings prior to installation and
> setting the tank.
>
> ---Thank you,
> -T.R.E.Jr.
> -`73 Scout II (StoneThrower)
> -`51 Farmall H (Heinz)
> -`49 IH fridge (presently unnamed and in need of a compressor)
> -`49 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-door Sedan (Papapalooza)