76 Formula Update and Sending unit question

[daleone3]

Originally Posted by 70 copo

We loosened a sticky float when I was a kid with some spirited driving. 1/4 tank of gas!

That may be the plan. Being the first drive in the car I went pretty easy but the new fuel and components made it run crazy good. Next nice day without rain may try that, get a little "spirited" and run it through the gears. Blast to drive.

[njsteve]

I know in my 75 (same tank as yours) it will read near empty when there is still a quarter tank left. I'll then fill it and it'll only take 15 or 16 gallons (not 21) to fill it till it's spilling out. So you could be too low to read.

Try sticking some siphon hose in the tank and see of that contacts the float and alters the reading at all. Otherwise add another 5 gallons.

[daleone3]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I know in my 75 (same tank as yours) it will read near empty when there is still a quarter tank left. I'll then fill it and it'll only take 15 or 16 gallons (not 21) to fill it till it's spilling out. So you could be too low to read.

Try sticking some siphon hose in the tank and see of that contacts the float and alters the reading at all. Otherwise add another 5 gallons.

Thanks Steve, will try that. I believe prior to getting the car the gauge would sit about E but Pin to empty when the ignition was turned, worth a shot.
Appreciate it.