heavyduty Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hope I am not wearing you guys out but how is the best way to test a fuel gage float cencer. When tanks are full gage shows less than 1/2 then goes down from there. Just trying to figure out if it is gage or cencer. It is a 05 volvo 670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 If you have the "original" fuel level sensor which is usually located in the drivers side fuel tank it is the "float on a lever" type. the float usually develops a leak and then starts acting erratically. The sensor has gone trough various changes and is now a vertical float sliding on a shaft. I changed mine a while back and the newer style is easier to install and also seem to be more accurate. You can remove the sensor very easily and take a look see. By the way they also improved the wire connections to the newer style sensor which really helps. Do you "stick dip" your tanks to gauge their level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyduty Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yes I stick the tanks now because the fuel gage is not acurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp093018 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 "Do you "stick dip" your tanks to gauge their level?".....I don't trust my gauge ....I use a 1/2" dowel, marked 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full....be sure to drill the "grab" end, place some mason's string thru it to form a loop that you can slip over your wrist....I have my first stick floating in one of my tanks.... Regards Gemstone '06 Elite Suites, '08 Softail Classic, '06 Softail Deuce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Dip chart is at www.greertank.com, 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Our fuel guage shows full as full but when it shows empty we have exactly half tanks. I usually keep up with the gallons on the DID like Bill. 200 in, time to refill at 190 out. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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