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I’ve taken the float/sending unit out. It seems to operate smoothly . But I can’t see inside,of course. When the car is at rest, I get a reading on the gauge. But once there’s movement the needle jumps around. Are replacement sending units available? Or can I take mine apart to inspect? It’s nice to have a working gas gauge. Thanks for your help.

30 Desoto cf. I replaced the wiring harness and have a great schematic. The gauge worked previously but now bounces. It settles a bit while driving but not dependable.I’ve taken the sending unit out and it seems to operate ok. I probably should check out the new wire. I’m assuming it’s good.

30 Cf. Does plumbers packing work? Square packing? What size? Thanks

My radiator cap is fairly loose, stays on ok. I want it better. Tighter. There is a screw underneath. Didn’t know where to get a replacement insides. I’ll get a picture. Thanks

Maybe someone has a good picture of one. Maybe I’ll get creative.

I got the repair kit , cut the end of the cable, slipped the new end on, gave it a couple of hits and it seems to be working fine. Now I know about speedometer cables.

There is fluid leaking below the packing nut. It seems like it’s botttomed out.Do I back off the nut and rewrap? I think a little drip is ok,but it’s getting worse. Thanks

Still trying to figure out the bouncing needle. Can the sending unit be installed wrong?

Looking for left and right cowl light brackets. I have the lights.

The gauge end of my cable is worn so I need to replace either the end or find a replacement cable. Any thoughts, thanks

Finally got it working, switched the wires on the gauge. Seems simple but I went by the schematic at first so I didn’t suspect that. It’s very jumpy. I don’t know if it’s the gauge or the sender.

At the sender or the gauge?

I can’t get my previously working gauge to work. New wire from sender to gauge. And gauge to power. But it just pegs full. I’m baffled. Thanks

Did you get your answer?

It has worked intermittently. Last time it was floating. Now nothing. The cable and ends are good. Does it need to be sent out? Any thoughts. Thanks

I’ve had two summers on my American Classic radials. They have been great! Smooth ride, handles nicely. Highly recommended.

Need brackets for cowl lights 30. 4dr cf

Hi, I’m still trying to get the gas gauge working. Took the float out, seems to operate properly. But the gauge still pegs to full. Seems like a simple system, but still scratching my head. Thanks

Are you suggesting I take it it apart? It worked before the wiring change.So I’m thinking it’s something else. I got 2 out of 3 broken screws out on the sending unit mount.

Hi there, I took out the sender unit. Looks ok. I’ll make a new gasket and put it back.

Hi there, I hope you’re doing well today. Got my state inspection. Yay! Sending unit cap. Whatever you call it. Looks like there might be a couple of broken off screws..

Hi, I bypassed the entire original switch. Took power from the battery to a toggle switch to a floor mounted dimmer switch to the headlight wires. Works great and nothing is visible. Problem solved. Onto the gas gauge. I’m getting leaking gas from the sending unit cap. Only when I fill it too much. Som of the screws are missing. Might have broken off. There must be a gasket of some kind for it. Is the sending unit under the cap / cover? Thanks so much for your help. Everyone.

Thanks, it really did help.Have you ever taken this apart? Should I be looking for the whole unit or try to fix the lever part? Thanks for all your help.

Hi, as near as I can tell, it seems to be the same length

Took another look at the steering wheel. The lever you see controls the throttle. The void below it must be where a lever would be. You probably wouldn’t control the lights by rotating the disc. So I think I’m missing the lever. Now to find one.