Grounding the Fuel Level Sensor on '65 A Bodies?

[dibbons]

On our '65 Valiant Signet convertible, I don't see the metal "jumper" strap everyone speaks about that provides a ground for the fuel level through the metal fuel line. Of course, my gas gauge doesn't work either. But regardless, I don't even see room to place the jumper strap. Is it possible these vehicles (when new) grounded the sensor somehow by way of the main gas tank mounting hardware to the body? Thank you.

P.S. I have another thread posted regarding whether or not all of that undercoating was factory applied or not.

 

[eekvonzipper]

It's There! I see it!

 

[mvh]

Yeah, the strap is there, buried under the grunge. You might want to clean it up and make sure it is making contact. Be careful — it's probably brittle.

 

[dibbons]

Hard to see under there and without my reading glasses, even worse! Now it makes more sense.

 

[cosgig]

It camel backs over the rubber hose in that pic. You can always buy a new one, and they make them in a couple different lengths. 2 3/4” and 4 3/4” or something like that.