You may admit to alter the fuel sending unit on a 1968 Chevelle during a restoration or provided the fuel gauge stops working properly. The parts are available at classic automobile restoration shops or velocity shops, however thanks to of the generation of the vehicle are generally not available from a dealership or Car parts stores. The fuel sending unit must be one for 90 ohms in classification for it to grindstone with the commencing gauge. Provided you practice an aftermarket fuel gauge, be trustworthy to probation the ohms required for the fuel sending unit and assortment the adapted sending unit for the gauge.
Instructions
1. Remove the fuel container filler cap. Connect the siphon pump to the 1/4-inch fuel aliment hose above the rear axle. You can very access a fuel aliment hose under the hood near the fuel pump, on the passenger side of the engine. Business the siphon pump until most of the fuel has been removed from the receptacle and transfered to the Gauze cans.
2. Pull the grommet elsewhere of the Timber to access the fuel gauge sending unit wire. Disconnect the wire from the rear wiring harness wound up the Timber floor gap. Jack up the rear of the Chevelle with the floor jack, then bedding it with jack stands. Remove the floor jack.
3. Up thrust the jack up high rise Sufficiently so that it condign touches the backside of the receptacle. Remove the rear-most fuel cistern strap retaining bolts with the appropriate socket. Push the straps out of the way while balancing the tank on the floor jack. Lower the jack to lower the tank and pull it from under the car. Remove the fuel gauge wire screw from the underbody with the befitting socket. Disconnect the fuel path at the sending unit pickup limit. Slide the floor jack under the fuel receptacle.
4. Place the screwdriver against one of the tabs on the lock ring. Tap it in a counterclockwise direction with the hammer to remove the lock ring. Lift the sending unit out of the tank. Reinstall the new sending unit on the lock ring cover and insert it into the tank.
5. Raise the tank into position under the Chevelle. Bolt the straps into place, tightening the bolts firmly. Reconnect the fuel line at the sending unit pickup line. Reattach the fuel gauge wire and screw to the underbody. Remove the jack stands and lower the Chevelle. Reconnect the fuel gauge sending unit wire at the rear harness connector. Properly reseat the grommet in the trunk. Refill the tank.
