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Sep 03, 2014 5:26 pm
Sep 03, 2014 5:26 pm
Subject: Re: fuel gauge
You are welcome.
The solution might be easier than you think. I suggest looking at the screw connections at the back of the petrol/oil level changeover switch. The green with black tracer wire from the terminal block for the sender signal should normally attach to this switch, not directly to the gauge. If it is there and you can see one unused screw terminal on the switch then I think the dashboard restorers probably left off the short (green with brown tracer) wire from the switch to the gauge.
Of course, there's no reason why you shouldn't run a new wire directly from terminal block to gauge if you prefer but the solution above may save you time.
I agree about the fading wire colours - it makes these jobs harder!
Regards, Martin
You are welcome.
The solution might be easier than you think. I suggest looking at the screw connections at the back of the petrol/oil level changeover switch. The green with black tracer wire from the terminal block for the sender signal should normally attach to this switch, not directly to the gauge. If it is there and you can see one unused screw terminal on the switch then I think the dashboard restorers probably left off the short (green with brown tracer) wire from the switch to the gauge.
Of course, there's no reason why you shouldn't run a new wire directly from terminal block to gauge if you prefer but the solution above may save you time.
I agree about the fading wire colours - it makes these jobs harder!
Regards, Martin