How do I fix my fuel level sender? |
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How do I fix my fuel level sender? |
andreic |
Nov 25 2021, 11:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My 1972 1.7L 914 is in very good shape. But recently the fuel gauge will not go above indicating 1/2, even if the tank is full. Once the tank goes below 1/2 or 1/3, it will start indicating correctly.
I suspect it is some part in the fuel tank sender that should be sliding up and down with the fuel level, and is getting stuck half-way. Any suggestions on how to fix? Thanks, Andrei. |
914Sixer |
Nov 25 2021, 02:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,874 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Get a container tall enough to put fuel sender in (plastic drink cup). Put sender in cup and fill with lacquer thinner. Let set for about 10 min, drain thinner from small hole on sender. Turn sender side to side and listen for float to move side to side. Repeat as needed. NO NEED to disassemble.
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