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77thor

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Question about new gas gauge?
« on: June 11, 2010, 09:14:24 PM »
I bought a new gas gauge from YearOne.

The old one had an external resistor (it measured out @ 90 ohms) on the back of it and
the new one does not have that.

Is the resistor required for the new gauge? Should I save it and re-use it?

Thanks.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

flyingskibiker

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Re: Question about new gas gauge?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2010, 06:03:05 AM »
Dash or cosole?  I heard that the console gauges come w/ either external or internal resistors.?.?  You might try measuring the old and new one to see if the resistance is the same?  I know, more questions than answers... ;-)

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Re: Question about new gas gauge?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2010, 02:11:31 PM »
It's a dash  gauge.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

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Re: Question about new gas gauge?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 07:33:57 PM »
Hmmm...  Welp, I don't own a car w/ a dash fuel gauge.  Are you able to measure old vs. new?  I would think the resistance is obviously needed if it was there originally.  I know the sender in the tank provides about 0-90 ohms depending on fuel level.  So, that is odd to me to have resistance at both ends...  BUT the console fuel gauge has it, too!

Did you try asking on Team Camaro?  There are a few true experts in the electrical section of that site!!!

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Re: Question about new gas gauge?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 11:44:55 AM »
Yes. I did ask over on Team Camaro... waiting for responses.
1969 Camaro SS, 350(NOM), M21, 12 Bolt Posi, 01B LOS Build
1977 Camaro, 350(LM1), M20, 10 Bolt Posi, Purchased New, (SOLD)

 

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