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Yippiee, I have a working gas gauge again!!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by OlWillys, Jul 13, 2004.

  1. Jul 13, 2004
    OlWillys

    OlWillys New Member

    Bethel Island,...
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    I gave up on repairing the stock one and bought an Autometer gauge and matched a new sending unit to it. Ran a new ground wire and PRESTO! a working gas gauge.

    What a relief not to have to use a gas dip stick to check the level.--Rob
     
    OlWillys, Jul 13, 2004
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  2. Jul 14, 2004
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Good news Rob. I did that mod back in '96, it's great to have an accurate fuel gage!!
    :)
     
    lynn, Jul 14, 2004
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  3. Jul 14, 2004
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

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    more info

    With a post like that, you have to supply part numbers and cost!! :hurrican: Do you have an underseat tank?
     
    willysnut, Jul 14, 2004
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  4. Jul 14, 2004
    manden68

    manden68 Member

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    Autometer gauges show up frequently on ebay. They're either used or new. I bought all my AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges from different sellers and saved a ton over buying from dealers.
     
    manden68, Jul 14, 2004
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  5. Jul 14, 2004
    Gump

    Gump Old Timer

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    I'd like to get my 2A gauge working. This is a 12v. gauge? and what sending unit could I us in the 2A tank?
    I converted to 12V.
     
    Gump, Jul 14, 2004
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  6. Jul 14, 2004
    OlWillys

    OlWillys New Member

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    Yes I have the underseat tank and Yes the gauge is 12v.

    The info I got thru a couple of threads here said that the sending unit that I needed for my 1960 was one rated at 10 to 78 ohms I believe. All I did was ask for a gauge that was rated the same and everything worked fine. I think that all you need to know is what ohms resistance that the sending unit you buy is rated at from empty to full. Simply match the gauge up the same and you're all set.

    Gas gauge-----$29
    Sending unit---$26

    Half hour of install time---free

    Knowing how much gas I have in the tank----Priceless ;)
     
    OlWillys, Jul 14, 2004
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