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1973 MUSTANG FUEL SENDER ISSUE

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  • Start date Start date Mar 22, 2019
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73'stang

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Seems the aftermarket fuel senders are not calibrated correctly, put 6 gallons in and the gauge is reading 3\4 fuel. Anyone know of a competent brand besides OEM\NOS. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 

The Shemdogg

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Take some pliers and bend the float arm down a bit, just did one in my fierarri

shem
 
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73'stang

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Worth a shot. Thanks for the input.
 

The Shemdogg

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I said it backwards you need to bend the arm up so it reads lower at lower levels
shem
 
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