Crusty320 Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 The gas gauge on my 65’ L320 only works till I hit a half tank then it will only read a half tank even if it’s nearly out I’ve replaced the float but that didn’t work along with the gas Gauge not working the oil temp isn’t either it is permanently stuck on hot and will not move I don’t know where to start on this any help for either issue is appreciated Quote Link to comment
320 Newb Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 With the temp gauge I'd be willing to bet it's the temp sending unit in the block. Resting position is H. The wire connection to the temp sending unit is fragile, I'd check that first. -M Quote Link to comment
stevecar Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Apply a ground to the wire that comes off the temp sending unit and see what the gauge does. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Aren't they positive ground? Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 We had this discussion a while back. Didn't someone say that the temp sender is different from other senders? A Binary type? Quote Link to comment
difrangia Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 It's different internally from the J13 sender. That's what I have and it reds backwards. I have the original and it will go back in when it comes up on my 'To-Do' list. I believe that Ted H. posted here that the temp gage is adjustable on the back side to accurize it. 1 Quote Link to comment
stevecar Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 It doesn't matter if it is positive or negative ground. Whatever it is, apply it and see what the gauge does. 1 Quote Link to comment
320 Newb Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 E1 sending unit is unique to the 320 gauge, different than J engine sending unit. You in theory can calibrate the gauge from rear with a dental pick but I've never been able to get the wheel to spin. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 I wonder if there is a BMC cross reference to the E1 sender. Quote Link to comment
320 Newb Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 There's one on Moss Motors and a bunch on eBay for $10 or $15. If I needed one I'd roll the dice. 1 Quote Link to comment
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