another fuel gauge problem

[ev2duster]

The gas gauge in my 72 Duster is acting up. When I turn the key on, the needle moves from it's "off" position up slightly towards the empty mark. It goes to the same place every time & no further. Once I turn the key off, it returns to the "off" position.

 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Have you checked the wire back at the fuel sender, to make sure it is atleast making contact? Also make sure there is a ground strap from the sender to the hard fuel line.