'39 tank/sender/gauge

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2016/11/23 20:50:31

I continue to search for the reason why my '39 Six won't run (for 8 solid months) and am now in the process of removing the gas tank. The previous owner had a replacement tank fabricated in stainless steel. The pick-up tube on top of the tank seems too loose and I am afraid the fuel pump could be sucking air somewhere. Also, the gas gauge doesn't work and there are two wires coming from the sending unit, with one looking like it goes to the front of the vehicle with the main harness and the other is just sticking out the top of the tank, not connected to anything. My 'guess' is that it should be grounded, but don't want to short anything out or hurt anything. Can anybody give me some guidance here?? The gauge shows completely empty with the key off and completely full with it on, regardless of the tank level. Thanks in advance for any willing to read and share. (by the way, the issue with the car is it starts, idles, but as soon as one tries to drive it, it stalls. I have done new carb, points, condenser, cap, rotor, coil, wires, plugs, timed it, compression tested it, and it simply will not run. I have never dealt with anything so frustrating in my life!! Ready to throw a stick of dynamite underneath it, or sell it for a dollar!!!!!!) Does this ring any bells with anyone?!?!?!