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Damping fluid for fuel guage

Started by Bozo, June 04, 2013, 12:06:37 AM

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iMav

#30
July 01, 2013, 06:45:56 PM
Well, good news, no more bounce.  Bad news, gauge no longer works.

Anyone know where I can buy a replacement fuel gauge??

Bozo

#31
July 01, 2013, 07:41:43 PM
Quote from: iMav on July 01, 2013, 06:45:56 PM
Well, good news, no more bounce.  Bad news, gauge no longer works.

Anyone know where I can buy a replacement fuel gauge??

iMav, assuming you didn't cut any of the wires accidentally (on the fuel gauge body), the hole you drilled might have a burr from the drilling which is stopping the internal barrel from spinning. You should be able to lift the needle by hand to the full mark and let it drop down - it should drop slowly to empty (not just sit there). If that works I suggest you check if a wire was cut, if you know an electronics person that has a steady hand you should be able to re-solder it (you can unwind one turn of wire if it helps, and insulate the solder point).
This is all assuming there are no other wiring issues leading to the gauge itself)
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iMav

#32
July 01, 2013, 07:46:07 PM
Actually, I'm pretty sure I DID cut the wire...

Digging that out of the glue is going to be fun.  Sure would be nice to start over with a replacement gauge; even if I did have to give it another to at drilling another hole.

iMav

#33
July 02, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
Picked up another fuel gauge off of eBay.  ;)
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