CarDrake

My speedometer is complaining; what is the best way to access the cable? Obviously, from the dash, but are there any tricks to assist?

I have a brand new set of gravel guards which I haven't attempted to install yet. I googled this and came up with, generally, some not so happy campers regarding the fit on the rear fenders. Considering the eye watering cost (north of $500) for a set, I would thing they would fit like a glove (thank God they came with the car!) So my question is : do they, and is there any good technique for putting them on?

Interesting; I think I ordered the above from Bob's. About 1 hour later, I get a call from Bob himself saying that the above will not fit the C body cars. I believe that they do the ordering for the next year in December; he suggested that I call back then. Now, who does Bob go to????

Anybody out there have a source for a C body front floor mat?

Thanks to all, including Gary W, Bloo and all the others who chimed in; I never expected such a lengthy and informative discussion! I had to drop the tank and remove the sender to do work (unlike the service manual states.) I then checked the resistance and found I had 32.2 ohms when "full", and .9 ohms when "empty." Since this appeared to be within tolerance, I was happy with the readings: I think that (as Bloo stated), there is very little I could do to get the upper number any closer (as you need to grind off the stop, thus actually increasing the resistance.)The lower number was certainly within range. With the tank laying level on a table, I Used a straight edge to eyeball the distance between the bottom of the tank and the flange for the sender. It measured about 7 3/4" Then, I took a measurement from the bottom flange of the sender itself and the lowest point of the float, and found it to be about 5 1/2." I then bent the float arm down to about 7 1/2" and reinserted the sender into the tank, then checked the resistance readings again (tank level, then upside down, as mentioned.) After reinstalling the tank, I poured in between 5 and 5 1/2 gallons, which put the fuel gauge right on the 1/4 full mark; this should reflect the 17 Gal capacity; first mark at about 5-5 1/2 (4 Gal plus 1-1 1/2 Gals. reserve.) BTW, I'm keeping my fingers crossed about the high end reading! Hopefully, I have solved the problem. However, IMO, the vendors of these fuel senders should caution the prospective buyers that they will almost probably have to titrate (i,e., bend) the float arm to suit their particular application. Thanks again to all, Charlie Drake, Potomac, Md.,1940 Buick Super

I have installed a brand new fuel sender on my 40 Super and it is wildly inaccurate; registers about 1/8 of a tank with 6 gals. (in a 17 gal. tank.) My Buick Guru told me that he installed 2 senders and both gave him bad readings. He said that he even checked it before he installed it, noting a full gas gauge with the float raised to it's highest position, zero upon dropping it down to the bottom. Are these senders that are available just crap? It sounds like faulty (i.e., leaking) floats might be the culprit.

Dave: I am in Potomac! Please send me a PM at Drakeule@verizon.net

When I hit the brakes on my 1940 Super, it pulls to the left. I think that I have addressed the possible brakes causes ( adjust brakes, tires, etc.) but am not really sure. Is there a way to tease out whether it is the brakes or suspension that is the cause? Regards, Charlie Drake