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68fasty909
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 Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: tips on replacing fuel gauge |
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| Just got my NOS fuel gauge today and want to install this weekend, anybody have tips on making this easy for me. |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| Fuel gauge or fuel sender? It's usually the fuel sender in the tank that gives problems. Just about have to have the Bentley Manual w/wiring diagrams to replace the fuel gauge! |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Disconnect the cables from the battery, then drop the fuse box so you can release the tangs that hold the fuel gauge cluster unit in place. Remove the unit, and unplug the black connector from the back of it. Now use a screw driver to remove the 2 screws holding the gauge to the cluster unit. Install the new gauge, and reassemble the reverse of removal. I hope this helps.
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68fasty909
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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I allready replaced the sending unit.
As far as replacing it, sounds simple, I just thought there would be more to it like having to remove the dash or some special trick.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:13 am Post subject: |
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| Wow! You don't have to unplug all the wires! The black thing with all the wires & bulbs just snaps off the metal unit! That does make it pretty simple. Thanks Bobnotch |
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68fasty909
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| Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:29 am Post subject: |
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ya i kinda figured that, i was just gonna remove the wires one at a time and put back on new one.
I just didnt want to get into it and get stuck, because i hate electrical shyt, but it sounds easy.
Let you all know later this weekend how it turned out.
thenks for the replies......  |
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