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1. MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: "Steven R Schultz" <SSchultz@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 19:45:28 -0400; I am struggling with my '61 MGA gas gauge and could use some help. Here is what I have done so far. The gauge itself was check out by Nisongers and is OK. I then disconnected the wire at the sending; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00133.html (7,901 bytes)
2. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 03:31:57; gauge usually reads from half full to three quarters full. When the wire is disconnected from the sending unit and ground the gauge goes to full which I am told indicates that everything is OK. All o; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00147.html (9,788 bytes)
3. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: "Steven R Schultz" <SSchultz@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 20:40:23 -0400; I had a chance today to try some of your suggestions. I am not sure if I am using the multi-meter correctly. Here is what I tried. I know the tank currently has about three gallons in it. I haven't; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00528.html (12,027 bytes)
4. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 23:24:48; removed the sending unit yet. I checked the tank grounding by taking a test light and touching the sending unit wire stud with the ignition on and touching the light probe to the tank. It is grounded; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00533.html (10,583 bytes)
5. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: "Steven R Schultz" <SSchultz@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 18:45:00 -0400; Thanks for the guidance Barney. Your wiring diagram is much easier to read than the shop manual. If I understand this correctly the 0-70 reading registers when I connect one wire on the multi-meter t; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00557.html (12,940 bytes)
6. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 20:52:51; connect one wire on the multi-meter to the chassis and the other to the sending unit with the gas gauge wire connected and the ignition off? Yep. Should be somewhere between 0 ohms (empty) and 70 ohm; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00561.html (9,221 bytes)
7. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: "Steven R Schultz" <SSchultz@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 20:35:24 -0400; I made some progress today. I removed the sending unit, measured the resistance as you suggested. Good news! It works fine. I also installed a new ground from the chassis wiring harness bracket six; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00779.html (12,495 bytes)
8. Re: MGA gas gauge? (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 21:19:38; fine. I also installed a new ground .... to the base of the sending unit. Unfortunately the gauge doesn't work. With three gallons it says 7/8 full. .... How can I check the gauge? .... One more thin; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00783.html (10,334 bytes)

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