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Thanks Fred. I’m going to try testing the sending unit in the tank using a procedure found in my shop manual. Using a six volt battery, I should (theo...
Further to the busted fuel gage on my 12v ‘55 Fireflite... I’ve checked the ground on my gage and sending unit, and also verified continuity on the se...
So, the backup switch I ordered worked for about a month and then stuck in the on position. That was a standard, so I ordered the delco switch and it ...
Just to follow up on my prior inquiry, after I pulled my rear drums, I noticed the torque on the bolts which hold the bearing assemblies together on e...
@timbowers Hi Tim, I checked the switch for continuity with the engine running and in reverse, but there was nothing. So I’m assuming a new switch...
@john-cailey Hi John, Thanks for the tips! I need all I can get. Any idea where I might find a 12v backup switch that fits the Powerflite? A...
Hey John and Ryan, I recently purchased a ‘55 Fireflite which had already been converted over to 12v, and I’ve been left with a hodge-podge of wirin...
@timbowers Very helpful. Thanks Tim!