RE: Fuel gauge drops to 0, then recovers next day

From: Ray Block (BPracing@wowway.com)
Date: Fri Dec 24 2010 - 15:41:32 EST


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Josh Battles
>
> On Dec 24, 2010 1:36 PM, "Mike Burgess" <mike_burgess@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > Any guess where I should start looking ? Fuel tank area?
> >
>
> Sounds like a bad sending unit to me. IIRC the sending unit is part of the
> pump assembly. Depending on corrosion it may be easier to pull the bed
> than
> the fuel tank. The goods you're looking for are on the topside of the fuel
> tank.
>
> Merry Christmas!
> Josh

I would agree it's likely the sending unit. On my '92 the sending unit can
be bought separately (at least from the dealer) and it's a pretty simple
job. On mine it seemed easier to slide the bed back. It does have to be
lifted a bit but my wife was able to help me do it.

Merry Christmas all!
Ray
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