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Fuel Gauge Question
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| mpanten |
07-14-2007 08:06 AM |
Fuel Gauge Question
Does anyone happen to know that the ohm ratings are for the Smiths fuel gauge is? I have fuel cell and I want to get the gauge working. The guy I took it to said the ohn ratings do not match the ATL sending unit. The sending unit is 240/33. I know I can get an Autometer with those specs but I would like to keep it Smiths if pssible. I cant seem to find the specs anywhere.
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| Full Throttle Al |
07-14-2007 08:31 AM |
They are available in 3 ranges:
0 - 90 Ohm
16 - 158 "
240 - 33 "
Of course, the gauge must match the sending unit.
Authorized Smiths dealer is:
www.nisonger.com |
| mpanten |
07-14-2007 08:40 AM |
Thanks!!!, appreciate it.
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| badrich |
07-14-2007 11:00 AM |
I have a Smiths fuel gauge that shows 1/8 full when totally full and 5/8 full when empty. Any quick fix? Is this British thing? :confused: Rich
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| Sal Gerace |
07-14-2007 12:53 PM |
Rich if you can get under the car look at the fuel tank sender. You may have an ouside adjustment screw or two for the fuel level.
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| badrich |
07-14-2007 02:22 PM |
Thanks, Sal. The beast is now getting a little engine work done in Monterey, but I will visit it next week to help out, and will see if I can locate any adjusting screws. I just figured this was another example of British electrics, like my genuine Lucas light switch: dim, flicker and off. :o Rich
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| strictlypersonl |
07-14-2007 04:24 PM |
Rich,
My guess is that you've got a 0 - 90 Ohm sender with a 240 - 33 ohm gage, or vice-versa. What does the gage do when you ground out the wire that goes to the sender?
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| badrich |
07-14-2007 05:00 PM |
I will try grounding the wire when am looking for the adjusting screws, and see what happens. Thanks, Rich.
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| double ugly |
07-14-2007 08:15 PM |
In a Cobra the fuel gage is a mis-information device especially with a fuel cell. I'll never trust one. Note the miles when you fill the tank and figure 10 mpg untill you get a handle on fuel consumption. :cool:
John
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