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06-30-2004, 11:54 PM
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Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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Ford/Chevy mix-up
When my original '59 gas tank sprung a leak, I quickly popped in a Ford version until I could fit something under the bed. However, the gas gauge does not like the Ford sending unit, or vice versa. The gauge registers in reverse, and only works for 1/2 the tank. When I reverse the wires, it doesn't work at all. Can someone that is electrically-competent please explain the problem so an idjut can comprehend? I'm concerned about what kind of sending unit I need to worry about when I put in the other tank under the bed. Will I have the same problems then? Thanks for the help.
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07-01-2004, 03:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I had a simular problem when I installed a new boat gas gage on my bayliner. Not sure if this info can help you. The gage on the dash needed to be grounded properly to work. It was only reading half way until I grounded it properly. Not sure if it is the same as your truck. But might be something to look at.
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07-01-2004, 09:03 AM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
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The ford gauge uses different ohms/resistance patterns than chevy.
It will not work correctly with the chevy gauge. You can swap in a tempary ford gauge to solve the problem or buy an aftermarket sending unit/fuel pickup for the ford tank ~ Or alter you chevy sending unit to fit the ford tank. |
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07-01-2004, 08:23 PM
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Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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Makes sense...
Thanks for the information, now I understand. So if I put an old Mustang tank back under the bed, I'll have the same problem unless I get an aftermarket unit. Do you know if they are common?
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