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Old 04-28-2023, 01:03 PM
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Capacity when full? How many gallons in tank at 1/4?


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I think the tanks are 20 gal. So 5 gal 1/4.
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My 63 with new tank and sender readings.
10 measured gallons picture.


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I had problems with the aftermarket Senders. Then when I went to FI with a Tank form "TANKS" they sent me an aftermarket Corvette Gauge modified to go into the top of the tank. I went thru 2 of those, They were Junk. It's the same aftermarket that most Corvette retailers sell.

Then Tank's got the message and bought a Military Version that uses a Ball float in a tube. Real accurate and works well. But.... it is only intended for top mount FI Tanks that they sell. https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd805.htm

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I have always considered the gauge as a casual guess. As long as the pointer bobs around a little, there's enough gas to get to the station.
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Drive more ,and, you will figure out, how
much gas ,you really have. Fill up your
tank enough times ,you will start to get a
idea, about, fuel guage accuracy.
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