Re: Fuel Tank Surprise

Posted by Keegan Chaput On 2008/4/11 20:44:54
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Thanks for the description of how the gauge works. I had no idea that it worked on heat. But now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense. It takes a while for the heat to effect the needle, so while the fuel sloshes around and moves the float up and down slightly the needle doesn't swing wildly. Just a smooth representation of the fuel level. Is this how the Coolant Temp gauge works as well I wonder?

Another question...if I run this thing the way it is, when the tank approaches empty and the needle swings past "F" because the Chevy Unit is at 0 ohms, will it overheat and damage the gauge? If not, then I might put it back together the way it is and live with it for a while. I'll have to remember that F means Find Fuel!

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