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Forum: Electrical Tech 04-08-2014, 09:34 PM
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Posted By AdamIsAdam
Yes, I received the harness. I also bought the...

Yes, I received the harness. I also bought the correct single element bulbs for the center sockets. I put the bulbs in and everything is working well so I will wait on the harness for now. My...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-08-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
ok, so I put another 20 miles on and the gauge...

ok, so I put another 20 miles on and the gauge appears to be working! wahoo! I've done 38 miles since filling up, and at 8MPG, I should be showing around 7/8 of a tank. Well, the needle is NOT...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-06-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 165
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Posted By AdamIsAdam
Well, I installed a new fuel gauge today from...

Well, I installed a new fuel gauge today from Pete. It's a correct, 1964 gauge unit, so it should be the correct match for my sending unit. So far, it appears to be working. It's a big hard to tell...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
UPDATE: Good news, bad news. The good: ...

UPDATE:

Good news, bad news. The good: I know what the problem is. The bad: it's my fuel gauge.

I did the following: plugged the harness into the gauge by turning it 180* (thank you...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Charles, I think you are correct. I can at least...

Charles, I think you are correct. I can at least confirm that what we're referring to as the ribbon here is for sure the rear end of the ribbon based on how the sending unit wire comes out of that...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Just to back up a few steps, when I was working...

Just to back up a few steps, when I was working behind the seat, I unplugged the ribbon from the rest of the wires. I was able to get the same 2.8v at the ribbon. So that made me feel good since it...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
When I grounded at the ribbon behind the rear...

When I grounded at the ribbon behind the rear seat, nothing happened. That's what's really odd. And I had a very good ground there.
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Hmm. Not sure I'm totally following you here. My...

Hmm. Not sure I'm totally following you here. My understanding is that while the gauge receives 12v in, the lead out of the dash to the sending unit is generally lower than 12v. Regardless, I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Right, I tried that and got strang results. See...

Right, I tried that and got strang results. See my post #112 above (http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5165195&postcount=112).

I got the same 2.8v at the flat...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-02-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Thanks. I get it. I'm just having trouble...

Thanks. I get it. I'm just having trouble getting decent, consistent readings. I do seem to be getting consistent OHM readings at the tank of about 34-36 with a nearly full tank. That seems...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-27-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
I will do just that. I suspect you are correct. ...

I will do just that. I suspect you are correct. I cleaned up the grounding wire attachment point on the floor near the gas tank, but who knows if the floor itself is good ground.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-27-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Clay, I couldn't agree more and have already...

Clay,
I couldn't agree more and have already planned a trip to Home Depot for a new gauge (I have gift certificates there, so I'll buy a nice, auto-adjusting gauge).

Just to be clear, I've got a...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-26-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
ok, so here's where I'm at. First off, can...

ok, so here's where I'm at. First off, can anyone confirm if the `64 sending unit is a 90 ohm unit or 36? Q-S said early pontiacs were 36ohm, so maybe my 64 LeMans is also.

My tank was filled...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-26-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
I'm getting 36 ohms and the tank has about 18...

I'm getting 36 ohms and the tank has about 18 gallons out if 20. I'm seeing .8 volts the lead wire. Both readings were taken with the lead wire disconnected.

I'm going to now try and take volt...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-25-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Thanks for the chat. I'll resume safe testing and...

Thanks for the chat. I'll resume safe testing and report back later
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-25-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
That's exactly what I was thinking, which is why...

That's exactly what I was thinking, which is why I was considering a jumper, to by-pass the flat wire. I'll do some trouble shooting over the next few days and see what I come up with.

Thanks for...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-25-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
So if I run a jumper wire from the positive of...

So if I run a jumper wire from the positive of the battery to the sending unit, I should get a correct ohms (90 for my full tank) reading off the negative side of the sending unit, correct?

Sent...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-25-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Yes, I checked as instructed. I assume I should...

Yes, I checked as instructed. I assume I should have 12 volts that way?

I'll check the fuses, the wires supplying the gauge, and also the wires under the seats since I recently had the seats out.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-24-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
I'm getting .4 volts at the lead wire at the...

I'm getting .4 volts at the lead wire at the tank. That's with the key ON and engine OFF.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-24-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
I'll check the voltage tonight. What is it...

I'll check the voltage tonight. What is it supposed to be? 12? (with key on and car off)

If the fuse was blown, I would think that the gauge would not go from E to F as I turn the key from OFF to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-23-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
I ask because I had the back seat out to install...

I ask because I had the back seat out to install seat belts. I don't think anything was touched, but you never know.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-23-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Someone explained this scenario earlier in the...

Someone explained this scenario earlier in the thread I believe. Bad sending unit.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-23-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
It was too nice out to keep testing, so I just...

It was too nice out to keep testing, so I just filled up and hit the local cruise! I'll test more later the week.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-23-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 78,349
Posted By AdamIsAdam
Where does the stock lead wire run? Does it...

Where does the stock lead wire run? Does it have anything to do with that flat wire under the rear seat? I just want to know where to look to trace it.

next question: what's the easiest way...
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