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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I have a 1970 mustang grande coupe. My oil, alternator, and speedometer gauges all work but my fuel and temperature gauges do not. I was wondering if anybody has posible solutions to this problem?
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Check this probably will help you www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/75259/
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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You have separate sending units for your fuel and temperature gauges. You can test each of those sending units by unplugging them and grounding them to body or motor metal around them. If the gauge pegs, the sending unit is bad. If not, then suspect the individual gauge. Most of the time, it is the sending unit that has gone south.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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thanks for your help...i am going out to check them now
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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i have one more question, i know the temp. switch is behind the distributor. but where is the fuel unit located
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Not sure about the 70, but check the front of the fuel tank underneath the car.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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i really appreciate your help....turns out both the senders are bad
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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That's usually the case. Glad you got her fixed.
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