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Fuel sending unit and Fuel Gauge

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FuzzFace2

Re: Fuel sending unit and Fuel Gauge

When I first put gas in the tanks I poured 5 gallons each and I saw the needle move from below empty to the line.
I only care where the "empty" is as I don't want to run out even with 2 tanks.
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
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rcarlisle

Re: Fuel sending unit and Fuel Gauge

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I used to ride motorcycles. I'm sure familiar with how that works

Randy

Mt. Airy, NC 81 F-150 STYLESIDE regular cab 2wd. 302 Auto Zone crate. 5 spd M5od-R2

ArdWrknTrk

Re: Fuel sending unit and Fuel Gauge

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Yep, I live by my trip meter.
I know I can get about 160 miles out of a tank.

In winter with 4X4 and leaving it idling to keep the cab warm it drops off some, and above 80 (3,000 rpm) it starts to plummet.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.