Re: IML: Imperial incident (stuck float)

[mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx]

peter

 

go to falconparts.com part #coaz-9202-b is what you need.  just be sure to use the trip odometer nevertheless.

 

regards

marty

 

66 crown 2dr

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Peter Baikie <pbaikie@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> I wish I had known that yesterday as I only got 225 miles out of a
> tank in my 58 crown coupe when it ran out of gas.
> My gauge constantly red empty, so I pulled out the sender unit & it
> tested perfect.
> At a last resort poured some fuel in a bowl & tested the float........
> Yes it sank.
> On closer inspection realized that two cork round things painted
> gloss black to resemble the original float wont work, any
> suggestions ???
> is 200 miles the norm for a hemi ????
>
>
> On 18/04/2006, at 1:07 AM, mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Jay, Lupe
> >
> > Get used to using the trip odometer. I have a 66 2 dr and have had
> > everything rebuilt. I st ill don't trust the guage. I got it to
> > work pretty good(full to empty), but sometimes it shows wierd
> > readings. I fill mine up every 200 miles or so from the trip
> > odometer reading.
> >
> > Marty
> >
> > 66 crown 2 dr
> >
> >
> >
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: "Lupe Rodriguez"
> >
> > > 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"
> > > To:
> > > 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
> > ne w
> > > > 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 l ine.
> > > >
> > > > 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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