Gas Tank Replacement

[fate's falcon]

Pbrown, I was wondering if you could put some pics of the sending unit because I can't really see what you are talking about. My sending unit is in but it is just not registering on the gauge. Can you help with advice?

[pbrown]

Sorry but I don't have a photo. You can pull the sending unit to test. Connect the gauge lead to the sending unit stud. Then attach a ground lead from the sending unit to a good ground. Turn on your ignition and move the float up and down. Have someone watch the gauge and watch for movement. Note that the gauge moved slowly by design so it will take several seconds to see your float movement register on the gauge.

Check your float for leaks. A float can sink and cause the gauge to read empty.

[fate's falcon]

Thanks, I will try it.

[63vert]

Success at last…
With a little more effort I was able to attach the gauge lead to the sending unit stud. The ’63 and ’65 sending units are not identical, and thus it was hard to get a straight shot at things with the gas line all connected. But once I disconnected the gas line, things went together in a snap.
Jerry, the best news is that everything works…and now I have an idea of how much gas is in the tank. I’ll fill her up soon and go from there.
I am a big believer in recycling, so I am glad I could put your tank to good use. Now to pay it forward I have some items I can make available to anyone who needs them:
Fuel Sender Ring Gasket
Locking Ring
I can even pass along the Sending Unit, although it needs a float.
(Sorry for the dark images...I have enhanced the fuel markings in the image.)