Gas gauge woes..

The important thing to know is if you have a sender with the correct resistance range between full and empty.

Approximate sender resistances are:

L = 73.7 Ohms (empty)
M = 23.0 Ohms (1/2)
H = 10.2 Ohms (full)

(from post # 15 above)

If you have a Volt Ohm meter, it's easy to check for these values. Without knowing what your sender resistance is, it's real difficult to determine if you have the correct sender. If you got your new sender at an auto parts store, MAYBE they have a meter and someone who knows how to use it. Then you could check for the proper numbers at the store. I'm sure you know that "quality control" is a fast disappearing factor in manufacturing these days, and it's not uncommon for a part to be in the wrong box, either. If the resistance numbers are wrong, no amount of bending the float rod is going to give you good feel gauge readings.

Speaking of manufacturing, a difference in specs of a couple of gallons doesn't surprise me at all. What matters is if the tank fits into the car as it should and the filler tube enters the tank properly. (Don't forget the grommet! Get a new one, because the fuel additives used today will eat the old ones)

We're waiting on your next progress report.

ATB

BC