Fuel sender/fuel tank ground?
09-24-2004, 12:06 PM
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Re: Fuel sender/fuel tank ground?
Ok, I guess I found the best case scenario. I found the grounding block in the dash. Nothing but Black wires connected to it. Thanks for your help again, at least I know I did it right and don't have to worry about someone else connecting it to a positive. I will put a "fuel sender ground" label on the wire also so there is no confusion in the future. Thanks again.
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09-24-2004, 01:44 PM
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Re: Fuel sender/fuel tank ground?
GUys,
You need a ground from the fuel fill to the tank. This help eliminate the chance of fire due to static electriciy. The sending unit you probably have uses continuity between he gauge and the sender to work properly. There was usually a tab welded onto the tank during manufacturing to put the ground on. If you can't find one put the groung to one of the sending unit screws then to the fuel fill. This will make id safe and also USCG approved. I would not suggest putting any type of ground the the engie or battery that if connected backwards would put voltage to your fuel tank.
You need a ground from the fuel fill to the tank. This help eliminate the chance of fire due to static electriciy. The sending unit you probably have uses continuity between he gauge and the sender to work properly. There was usually a tab welded onto the tank during manufacturing to put the ground on. If you can't find one put the groung to one of the sending unit screws then to the fuel fill. This will make id safe and also USCG approved. I would not suggest putting any type of ground the the engie or battery that if connected backwards would put voltage to your fuel tank.
