RE: [ihc] fuel gauge problem

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree that it is likely a ground problem, but nothing goes anywhere near
the clutch pedal, hydraulics, bell housing, transmission, etc. I've already
traced it out. For route and proximity, anyway - I haven't found the fault
yet, obviously. When I do, I'll post again. I just think this is
particularly strange. Like owning an old 6-volt Volkswagen again. Got to
hold your thoughts just so, if you want that turn signal to blink... I'll
let you know when I figure it out. Thanks, -John A.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ryan Moore [mailto:baradium@domain.elided]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 6:03 PM
> To: John M. Adams; ihc-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: [ihc] fuel gauge problem
>
>
> Something is contacting somewhere.  Most guages work by grounds so I'd say
> the wire is probobly grounding out somewhere, causing it to read full.
> *might* not be the case because I'm not sure about your guage
> setup, this is
> assumming it's the same as a scout II.
>
> Standard gauge function, try to tract that guage wire.  Pay particular
> attention to under the dash and where it might go near the transmission.
>
> -Ryan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John M. Adams" <jma@domain.elided>
> To: <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 18:46
> Subject: [ihc] fuel gauge problem
>
>
> > On my '67 T'All, with dual tanks, the fuel gauge has started acting up.
> One
> > tank is empty, awaiting new plumbing, and when switched to that one, the
> > gauge correctly reads empty. However, when switched to the active tank,
> the
> > gauge climbs slowly to full, regardless of how much fuel is in the tank.
> > I've been assuming a switch, sending unit or ground problem, and was
> > planning on getting to it when things warm up around here, but noticed
> > something new today that has me puzzled: When I disengage the
> clutch, the
> > needle falls to empty. When I engage the clutch (in any gear or
> neutral),
> it
> > climbs back up to full. Now, I would have sworn there could be no
> connection
> > between the two systems, but I observed this behavior many
> times, and it's
> > always the same. There are no wires misrouted and rubbing against clutch
> > hydraulics, pushrod, lever, bell housing, etc. Anyone have any idea what
> > could be causing this? Thanks in advance, -John A.
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