Dean C. Paige schrieb:
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> Examine the float very closely. I will wager that the hole is located at
> the end point of the wire loop that holds the float. Over time the sharp
> edge of the metal puts a pinhole puncture in the float. Interesting thing
> about this is that on hot days the float will empty itself and you will
> have correct tank readings. Cold mornings I used to show empty tank.
>
> I fixed mine when this happened years ago, when I didn't have a good parts
> supplier or any money for that matter, by coating it with the epoxy resin
> used in fiberglass layups. Has lasted at least 10 years no problem.
>
I had a similar problem as my fuel indicator always indicated an empty tank,
even with fuel up to the top. After taking the fuel tank-gauge unit out I saw
that the float was filled with fuel. To fix it I first wanted to buy a new
float. But only complete gauge units were availible. But I found a good other
fix. I drunk a bottle of good wine, cut the float open with my jig saw, glued
the cork of the bottle into the float with polyester glue and screwed all
together back on top of the tank. Donīt really remember any more details.
Gerhard Wiederholl
CC 31998
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