1987 Stratos 179V fuel gauge

[UncleRon]

My original cork swing arm sending unit went bad and I purchased a new style unit. After making sure everything works as it should, when I turn it on the gauge pegs out hard past full. Anybody know what ohms setting this fuel gauge is set on ( 0-190) or ( 33-240).

 

[Chris1956]

Usually the latter ohm setting is standard. Why not measure the resistance of the sending unit?

 

[UncleRon]

Usually the latter ohm setting is standard. Why not measure the resistance of the sending unit?

The old sending unit completely died and not getting any readings. I am wondering what setting the fuel gauge would be on..

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, measure the new sending unit. The old one is history, no?

 

[UncleRon]

Usually the latter ohm setting is standard. Why not measure the resistance of the sending unit?

The old sending unit completely died and not getting any readings. I am wondering what setting the fuel gauge would be on my no

Gee, measure the new sending unit. The old one is history, no?

the new unit is 33-240ohms and the old one is dead. Trying to determine what the fuel gauge was set up for back in 1987 for my model boat.

 

[Chris1956]

If the fuel gauge is standard, it should be set for the new sender. They also do not last forever.