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Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:28 pm
by MajorL
Hi Everyone, The fuel gage on my Traveller only reads 3/4 full when I have filled the fuel tank. Anyone know how I can get the gage to read full? Perhaps I need a new Sender unit. Andy
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:36 pm
by chesney
Does it have a gold speedo? These are adjustable.
Black speedos are not adjustable, you can 'adjust' the sender by bending the float arm, it may be worth a shot before investing in a new sender (which the suppliers advise you do anyway!).
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:10 pm
by MajorL
Many thanks. Mine is a black speedo , so will have a look at the sender and try bending. Andy
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:36 pm
by chesney
I'd recommend a new cork gasket too, sealed with petrolproof (preferably not resistant) sealant.
I fitted a new sender to mine, it reads empty when there's still another £15-20 left in it, quite a useful feature!
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:05 pm
by MajorL
Many thanks. Will certainly fit a new cork gasket. What petrol proof sealant do you use? Andy
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:19 pm
by bmcecosse
The ' 10 volt ' regulated supply to the gauge may be a bit low......can you check it with a DC analogue voltmeter ?
Re: Fuel Gage Reading
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:37 am
by MajorL
I'm not sure how to do it with a DC analogue volt metre.It sounds a bit complicated. I have a volt metre. Can
you explain how to do it? Many thanks. Andy