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olliehank47
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I have used a 6 volt gauge in every VW that I have owned. They are fairly accurate but you need one of these so you wont run out of gas. I usually go 170 miles myself.
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Amen brother Bill!
That is a beautiful speedo there brother! I won't have a gas gauge in my '59 Double-Cab (as intended on that era DC), but I'm about to install a rebuilt (by Corona Ryan) NOS clear needle trip speedometer to watch mileage so I can refill the tank. I'll post up a shop once it arrives.
I thought there was some adjustability of a 6 or 12 volt gas gauge? Isn't there a paint sealed locknut/screw for tweaking the reading. I've never tried to mess with the factory setting on one, maybe someone out there has?
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No, there is no adjustment. That stud/nut with the ground symbol holds the gauge within the case and also provides a secure ground for the gauge itself, though nearly everyone grounds the gauge via the teeth in the clamp. |
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crukab
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Location: Vermont
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I have used both 6 & 12 Volt gages in my '66 Singlecab, new 12 v sender, usually when the tank is full, it reads 7/8 full for a few miles, then drops to 3/4. Since day 1 of driving my Truck, I keep a note book on fill ups, miles per tank, how many Gals. it took, price ect., If I'm close to 200 miles, I start looking for a Gas station. This system has worked well, never had a run out problem.
I also carry 2 Gal. of Gas in the TT area, wrapped tight in a heavy plastic bag, in a box, braced so it will not slide around.
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I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI 
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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KOMBI NIKO
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