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Old 07-22-2011, 12:35 PM   #139
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Default Re: The Official '32-'34 Truck Thread

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Originally Posted by Dave Law View Post
Can any of you fellows tell me how the gas gauge operates in my '32 BB truck? I've cleaned up and re-soldered a tiny crack in the tank unit, and returned it to the tank. however the tiny steel line (running to the gauge) is rusted off and clogged shut. So I will need to replace it. But it would be helpful to understand just HOW it works. I'm now wondering if the gauge will still work. Can you help? Also, is the tallest tube on the sending unit (and coming out thru the bottom) supposed to be an OPEN air vent? Thanks.
Dave,
Here is a link to a helpful site:http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/32fuelgauge.htm
You can also pickup the 32 Service Bulletin at any repro vendor, ie LeBonney Baron, Mac's, Dennis Carpenter, C&G, etc... The service bulletin covers the fuel gauge and related system in detail.

To your last question, yes, it needs to be open.

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!
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Hooked up on it now.
I tried to hook another
To see if I'd do a little good,
But ain't no place to put it
'Less I perforate the hood.

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