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The center one is the same as my 68 300. It may have been used more than one year but certainly applies to that year.

Same problem. Here’s how I solved it on my car.

Since the tank holds static pressure only, a very low amount of air pressure should do.

I replaced my tank (also a 68 300) and it was a Spectra tank. It leaked right out of the box and I had to have it repaired. My point is to pressure test it before installation. Easy to do and saves a lot of pain to pull it again. Also, while it’s new and never has gas in it, have a...

With the new sending unit installed, i get 3/4 full reading with a full tank of gas. Ugh. The old sending unit was grounded (metal strap touching the fuel pick up tube. When i separated them, it reads fine on the bench. I may futz with it more but again, im getting tired of chasing...

Pretty color combo. Its always nice to have a “winter project” to keep out of trouble.

Super helpful, thank you. It seems I have multiple problems. The fuel Guage was fried. I sent it to DM Restorations in SC and they repaired it. I re-installed (plus swapped out the voltage limiter for a solid state unit) and the fuel Guage pegs above full, almost instantly. When I unplug the...

1967 Dodge Polara · 500

Good point but there’s no need to test continuity because i can see the wire from left to right burned and broken. Same way i wouldn’t test a fuse or light bulb when the element is visibly missing. With everything out, I’ll replace the voltage limiter with a solid state one. Minor cost and...

If the dash on the 68 300 is easy, im glad i have a 68 300! I peeled away layers, got the guage out and i can clearly see the small strand wire fried and broken so no circuit. I see a guage repair place in Arizona but if anyone has a source they like, the referral is greatly appreciated.

Thanks. I haven’t grounded the sending unit but someone else shared temorarily grounding to see if the guage reads anything at all, which ill try. Everyone’s been very helpful. Looking forward to not having to break out the gas can when i run out of fuel!

When you say "grounded the sending unit wire directly" what i did was only what the original ground clip would do which is to ground the metal fuel line to the other side of the rubber fuel hose, metal fuel line. Its not connected or grounded to the frame of the car. Ill check the guage...

There was no ground strap so I fashioned one with bare wire and hose clamps above and below the rubber fuel line, grounding the metal line. I still have no guage. An observation….. for a while, the fuel guage, upon turning the the ignition on, would would shoot up past the full mark to the...

I am getting voltage to the sending unit

Thank you for the specs!