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sturgis 39 · 08-29-2012, 10:31 AM

I just drained my gas tank and filled a couple of gas cans after the gauge read MT.(empty). I need some advise on adjusting the gauge. I drained the tank to clean out the stand pipe filter in the shut off valve.

Thanks

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-29-2012, 10:44 AM

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Reach in with a coat hanger that has a hook on the end to grab the gas gauge float wire. Pull the float wire to the top of the tank and see what the reading is. That should be F or full. Bend the float wire accordingly. This will allow the gauge to read empty when the tank is nearly out yet still have approximately ½ a gallon or more left in reserve. Re-install the spark arrestor and make sure the float wire is not rubbing.

08-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#1
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Adjusting gas gauge 29 RPU I just drained my gas tank and filled a couple of gas cans after the gauge read MT.(empty). I need some advise on adjusting the gauge. I drained the tank to clean out the stand pipe filter in the shut off valve. Thanks __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.

08-29-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Adjusting gas gauge 29 RPU Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Reach in with a coat hanger that has a hook on the end to grab the gas gauge float wire. Pull the float wire to the top of the tank and see what the reading is. That should be F or full. Bend the float wire accordingly. This will allow the gauge to read empty when the tank is nearly out yet still have approximately ½ a gallon or more left in reserve. Re-install the spark arrestor and make sure the float wire is not rubbing. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .