Ferrari Mailing List: Re: fuel gauge on 308

[Clyde Romero (clyderomerof4]

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Clyde Romero

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On Sep 22, 2014, at 8:21 PM, Rick Meisch <meisch [at] sbcglobal.net> wrote:

I second the recommendation to have it repaired.  Even if it is not on the list, there are specs that should be readily available.  Fuel gauge systems are fairly simple and most haven't changed in years until they went digital.  The challenge now might be finding one that can still do analog in your area.

Rick

On 9/21/14, 1:29 AM, Doug & Terri wrote:

Hello Michael –

Now if I read your notes correctly – the ‘sender’ was giving you trouble but now you are referencing the ‘fuel gauge’ – the gizmo in the dash board.  Is that correct?  If so – I am sure you have a local gauge repair shop but if you don’t, might I recommend either one of the following:

·       North Hollywood Speedometer info [at] nhspeedometer.com  [terrific for VDO and German] Close to Los Angeles; or,

·       Palo Alto Speedometer.  www.paspeedo.com  [they list a dozen marques – including Ferrari].  I have not used them but am told they are A#1 and a bit pricy.  The place where Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance go for correct fixing.

Best of luck – but if that fails – do what my wife does – she considers the fuel tank empty when the gauge (a good one) reads ½ full.  Out of our family, she is the only one who has never run out of gas and she delights in reminding me.  Curses.

Onward

DOUG

 

From: Ferrari [mailto:ferrari-bounces+dnt=dock.net [at] ferrarilist.com] On Behalf Of Michel Savard
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 5:21 PM
To: DOUG
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari] fuel gauge on 308

 

1981 308 GTSi: As you remember I had problems 2 weeks ago with my car dying on me 3 miles from home. It was a faulty fuel gauge. It read 1/4 of a tank left but I had 3 liters left.

My mechanic told me on the phone that in 35 years he changed a fuel gauge ONCE on a Ferrari. Needless to say he was very surprised.

My question is, is it worth changing it ? I saw a fuel gauge on Ebay for $200.u.s. How long does it take to change ?

I drove without a fuel gauge for 11 years, then decided to change the "control arm" that goes into the fuel tank. Everything was fine for 2 years and now the actual fuel gauge is faulty.

 

Michael Savard

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