Tango Mike
Well Known Member
I'm the original poster who started the thread on G3X calibration of the fuel tanks.
Testing has confirmed that the G3X is operating exactly as designed, and the fuel sender has either failed internally or is stuck. I determined this with two separate tests, adding 5 gal at a time, and the voltage reading on the G3X fuel calibration screen never varied more than a few thousandths of a volt from the empty value.
This means I have to replace the sender, and after taking out the screws, I've been unable to work a putty knife or any other tool between the flange on the tank and the sender to begin removing it.
It appears that the builder followed the Van's instructions not to use the gasket supplied with the kit, and I've left a message with him asking what he used to seal the sender to the tank. But in the meantime, I'm seeking advice/suggestions on how to begin without having to use a crowbar and brute force.
Thanks in advance for your expertise!
Tosh
Testing has confirmed that the G3X is operating exactly as designed, and the fuel sender has either failed internally or is stuck. I determined this with two separate tests, adding 5 gal at a time, and the voltage reading on the G3X fuel calibration screen never varied more than a few thousandths of a volt from the empty value.
This means I have to replace the sender, and after taking out the screws, I've been unable to work a putty knife or any other tool between the flange on the tank and the sender to begin removing it.
It appears that the builder followed the Van's instructions not to use the gasket supplied with the kit, and I've left a message with him asking what he used to seal the sender to the tank. But in the meantime, I'm seeking advice/suggestions on how to begin without having to use a crowbar and brute force.
Thanks in advance for your expertise!
Tosh