Re: IML: Imperial incident (stuck float)

["Lupe Rodriguez" <lupee@xxxxxxx>]

My 64 Crown Coupe does the same with the gas gauge. It previously registered 
to the full mark until I topped it off to overflowing and now it only 
registers half full. Go figure. But I do get 11 MPG. Whoopee!
Lupe Rodriguez
64 Crown
San Diego

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:11 PM
Subject: RE: IML: Imperial incident (stuck float)


> What's with these simple mechanical devices?  My 64 convertible did/does 
> the same.  Fill it up and the gauge would only go to 3/4, sometimes 
> slightly above.  Checked the gauge, it is fine.  Paid $225 for a new 
> sending unit from a Chrysler parts guy In Temecula (the sending unit was 
> specific for Imperial), put it in and - same thing - no difference.
>
> Started reading about grounding the gas tank - the tank was nicely painted 
> as well as the straps - so, I ran a ground wire from the frame to the 
> sending unit tang that sticks out next to the fuel line.
>
> Bang!  Same thing - won't show full.  Now what?  Actually, it doesn't 
> really matter anymore.  The car sucks up the gasoline so quickly, that it 
> would never be on the full mark for more than ten minutes, anyway.
>
> Jay D'Angelo
> Las Vegas
> 64 Iml Cvt
>
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