FUEL GAUGE WRONG

[rkdenny]

I JUST BOUGHT A 98 LARSON W/115 JOHNSON O/B, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL READ FULL WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK AS THE BOAT RUNS THE GAUGE WILL DROP LIKE IT SHOULD UNTIL THE GAUGE READS 3/4 OF A TANK LEFT. I FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO FIX THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED

 

[norman158]

Re: FUEL GAUGE WRONG

sounds like its time to pull the sending unit out of the tank and make sure the float is dropping all the way

 

[rkdenny]

Re: FUEL GAUGE WRONG

thanks Norman I'll give it a try

 

[Gold Bear]

Re: FUEL GAUGE WRONG

rkdenny,<br /><br />I believe Perko makes a replacement sending unit that is adjustable, depending on the size of your tank.<br /><br />If you find your unit is shot, you might try West Marine (or similar outlets) for a Perko fuel tank sending unit. It has instructions on how to replace / adjust it. If memory serves me it cost about $15 to $20??<br /><br />I installed one in my 12 gallon tank and it works fine.<br /><br />Good luck, Gold Bear

 

[rkdenny]

Re: FUEL GAUGE WRONG

thanks goldbear!