Bouncing gas gauge

bandit600 · November 21st, 2006, 11:24 AM

1977 Delta 88, jsut bought it.

the gas gauge bounces back and forth by about a quarter tank either way from the actual reading. I have to let the car sit motionless to get an accurate reading.

I noticed the gas tank is new.

Is the problem in the sender or the gauge?

wizzy01 · November 21st, 2006, 04:34 PM

i dont think there is a problem those delta 88 got a floater
in side of the tank so when you take off it looks like you got more gas
when you come to a stop it goes lower right. i dont think anything wrong with you delt

bandit600 · November 22nd, 2006, 06:53 AM

If that's the case, then it's really poorly designed. It jumps around so much it's ridiculous, and very distracting. I wish i could film it and post it so you could see.

Do you know if there is a voltage regulator to smooth out the reading? I've been told Buicks have that. I have a 1970 Lesabre and the gas gauge is smooth like a modern car.

Thanks.

November 21st, 2006, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
bandit600 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 10	Bouncing gas gauge 1977 Delta 88, jsut bought it. the gas gauge bounces back and forth by about a quarter tank either way from the actual reading. I have to let the car sit motionless to get an accurate reading. I noticed the gas tank is new. Is the problem in the sender or the gauge? __________________ Thanks, Shane. ------------------------------------- 1977 Delta 88 Royale 1970 Buick Lesabre 4-dr Hardtop 1977 Buick Lesabre 2-dr

November 22nd, 2006, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
bandit600 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 10	If that's the case, then it's really poorly designed. It jumps around so much it's ridiculous, and very distracting. I wish i could film it and post it so you could see. Do you know if there is a voltage regulator to smooth out the reading? I've been told Buicks have that. I have a 1970 Lesabre and the gas gauge is smooth like a modern car. Thanks. __________________ Thanks, Shane. ------------------------------------- 1977 Delta 88 Royale 1970 Buick Lesabre 4-dr Hardtop 1977 Buick Lesabre 2-dr

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November 21st, 2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
wizzy01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	i dont think there is a problem those delta 88 got a floater in side of the tank so when you take off it looks like you got more gas when you come to a stop it goes lower right. i dont think anything wrong with you delt