fuel guage reads empty, new sending unit

[smokinrt]

My 69 chargerRT fuel guage always reads empty.  A new sending unit was installed in 03, so how can I test the unit to see if it works.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

First you must make sure the sending unit is grounded.  there is a metal strap that connects from the sending unit to the metal fuel line.

if this ground is not secure the gauge will not work.  Check this first

[Skyview69]

First you must make sure the sending unit is grounded.  there is a metal strap that connects from the sending unit to the metal fuel line.

if this ground is not secure the gauge will not work.  Check this first

Do you happen to have a picture of the ground strap?  My fuel guage does not work and grouding the sending unit wire spikes the guage to full.  I believe I pulled out what was left of the ground strap....a piece of rust came out   any help would be appreciated  

thanks!

[shorty442]

Try this for a reference - E-Bay for $13.99, free shipping.

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Fuel-Sending-Unit-Ground-Strap-Cuda-GTX-Charger-RoadRunner-Dart-Duster-/230776677848#ht_1190wt_953

Hope it helps.

[Skyview69]

Try this for a reference - E-Bay for $13.99, free shipping.

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Fuel-Sending-Unit-Ground-Strap-Cuda-GTX-Charger-RoadRunner-Dart-Duster-/230776677848#ht_1190wt_953

Hope it helps.

thanks..... I have been searching online as well....was hoping to find one locally at a parts store but i am not finding one. Might have to order this up 

[resq302]

easy temporary fix is to try and use a jumper wire from the sending unit to a ground and see if it fixes the problem.  If it does, then you know what you have to do.  If not, you have other issues.  Could also be something as simple as a bad float.