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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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From: Beech Bluff,TN
Car: 1991 Trans Am Convertible
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fuel guage moves alot

the guage is off on my 92....for example it reads 1/4 tank and i take a sharp curve and it will go to empty and sometimes the car will die and i have to stop and fillup...is there anything else besides the sending unit this could be?someone mentioned the ground does anyone know where the unit is grounded so i can check that out...thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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bad wire connections, corroded contacts....
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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No, its the tank. You need a 4th gen tank with baffles. The gas just swishes to one side, therefore a false reading (not the senders fault) and the reason your car sometimes stutters and dies.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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whats so special about a 4th gen tank?
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Car: '83 Berli, '84 Berli, '84 Z28 HO
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you can fit a 4th gen tank up under a thirdgen?.. Might be something to look into then if it will fix the annoyance of the gas guage being messed
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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the fourth gen tank is plastic too right
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by dwillis
the fourth gen tank is plastic too right
the 98-02 4th gen LS1's are plastic, The LT1s are metal
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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thanks for that info...im looking for one as we speak because my guage is stuck at 3/4 tank now and wont move at all...so if i have to change the sending unit i'll change tank,unit and fuel pump....what pump would i need to feed a mild performing 350 tbi with 350 truck tbi
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