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Author Topic: gas gauge  (Read 3243 times)

Heavensheros

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« on: September 17, 2009, 04:31:00 PM »
so when i put the faces on my gas gauge i accidentally moved the needle and now my gauge is inaccurate ... how do i reset it ? i tried moving needle again but it did not change
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Rocketman

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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 05:10:00 PM »
fill the tank max full then remove the needle and place it just above the F

I had issues with this once I had to replace a bad guage, I think I was able to get it back on where I wanted it though. Fill it up, and see where the needle sits, adjust it accordingly

Fix your water problem?
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 05:14:00 PM »
you have the worst luck......

ya fill it up and put it maybe 1/8 in above the full line

really sucks this car does not have the idiot light to tell you when u need gas...

when i hit 220 miles i better start looking for a station..i coasted in once..LOL
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Heavensheros

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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 11:09:00 PM »
yes i fixed the water problem ... i was out of gas .... at 1/4 tank ... i dont know why the car ran great cold and then when warm clunk...
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1992 Capri XR2
RocketMan VAF adaptor
Accel wires
Irundium IX
2.5\\" Thrush exauhst
Rocket Chip
Rims
H&R Lowering Springs
Tuner FX Racing seats
Gauges w/ A-pillar gauge pods
Accel superstock coil
FMIC

Gus Kelley

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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2009, 11:34:00 AM »
Hey Josh! I'm glad to hear that. Good Luck in fixing the gauge.  Gus
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