Both my temp gauge and my fuel are not working, I replaced the 3 prong limiter thing but could not find the condenser looking part. So I put in one from a distributor. Still doesn’t work. Ideas?
Grounds, make sure the cluster is tight. Check the power feed from the fuse box to the cluster. The power limiter (3 prong thing) ruduces 12 volts DC to 5 volts DC so the gauges will work. Both fuel and temp sensors basically use resistance to slightly raise or lower the 5 vdc which is what you see when the needle moves. If thw feed power is missing to the limiter neither of those gauges will work. The fuel gauge works off the negetive side of the voltage make sure the ground strap is in place at the lines at the tank. You can get wiring diagrams at mymopar.com under tools section.
This is more about how to calibrate the gauge than have a sending unit be perfect. You can bend the tabs for sure that is just one way to get a wider range of ohms readings.
Spartan 118 there are many places like Year One or Classic industries or ebay, try Vans automotive or Partsmix or Dantes parts or Megaparts just to name a few even Amazon has them now. 5/16" is tje factory size for the tubing but you can get a 3/8" and just adjust the rubber tube from tje feed line from tje pump to the sending unit up to you. A lot of us gave upgraded from the 5/16" to 3/8" all the way to the carb.
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Both my temp gauge and my fuel are not working, I replaced the 3 prong limiter thing but could not find the condenser looking part. So I put in one from a distributor. Still doesn’t work. Ideas?
Grounds, make sure the cluster is tight. Check the power feed from the fuse box to the cluster. The power limiter (3 prong thing) ruduces 12 volts DC to 5 volts DC so the gauges will work. Both fuel and temp sensors basically use resistance to slightly raise or lower the 5 vdc which is what you see when the needle moves. If thw feed power is missing to the limiter neither of those gauges will work. The fuel gauge works off the negetive side of the voltage make sure the ground strap is in place at the lines at the tank. You can get wiring diagrams at mymopar.com under tools section.
good with bending the tabs, BUT why not just bend the end if the rod slightly so it doesn't hit the tube when empty?
This is more about how to calibrate the gauge than have a sending unit be perfect. You can bend the tabs for sure that is just one way to get a wider range of ohms readings.
Where online would be the best place to find this online and what would be the best brand. Is it 5/16
Spartan 118 there are many places like Year One or Classic industries or ebay, try Vans automotive or Partsmix or Dantes parts or Megaparts just to name a few even Amazon has them now. 5/16" is tje factory size for the tubing but you can get a 3/8" and just adjust the rubber tube from tje feed line from tje pump to the sending unit up to you. A lot of us gave upgraded from the 5/16" to 3/8" all the way to the carb.