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unoleisu
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I know this has been discussed a few times recently, just thought I'd throw out there some recent findings.
87 BII, 2.9L, M50D, 8.8(3.73)
In the past, I had noticed that my (23gal) gas tank, when filling up, usually took around 12- 13 gals to reach full. I usually stop to refuel when it is alittle under 1/4 tank. Mileage is typically around 200 miles, give or take. I had recently replaced my non working sending unit with a new one, so I was questioning it's accuracy, although when I tested it at installation it met factory specs.
Today, I ran it down to a hair above "E", and popped my access door to take a look inside the tank. (If you haven't done the access door mod, you should, it is SO much easier to work on the sending unit) So the arc of full travel for the sending unit is alittle less than 12 inches (top to bottom), and the distance from where the fuel lines enter the tank, to the bottom of the tank is about 12 inches. The fuel level still in the tank was 5.5 inches above the bottom of the tank. When I filled up afterwards, I was at 250 miles, and it took 15 gals to fill. (Also around $50, but I don't wanna talk about THAT) That's 16.6 mpg, and 383 mile range.
SOOOOO...
When my gauge says "E" (empty) I still have around 8 gals of gas.
That should be enough to get me to a gas station, incase I don't plan well, I guess.
87 BII, 2.9L, M50D, 8.8(3.73)
In the past, I had noticed that my (23gal) gas tank, when filling up, usually took around 12- 13 gals to reach full. I usually stop to refuel when it is alittle under 1/4 tank. Mileage is typically around 200 miles, give or take. I had recently replaced my non working sending unit with a new one, so I was questioning it's accuracy, although when I tested it at installation it met factory specs.
Today, I ran it down to a hair above "E", and popped my access door to take a look inside the tank. (If you haven't done the access door mod, you should, it is SO much easier to work on the sending unit) So the arc of full travel for the sending unit is alittle less than 12 inches (top to bottom), and the distance from where the fuel lines enter the tank, to the bottom of the tank is about 12 inches. The fuel level still in the tank was 5.5 inches above the bottom of the tank. When I filled up afterwards, I was at 250 miles, and it took 15 gals to fill. (Also around $50, but I don't wanna talk about THAT) That's 16.6 mpg, and 383 mile range.
SOOOOO...
When my gauge says "E" (empty) I still have around 8 gals of gas.
That should be enough to get me to a gas station, incase I don't plan well, I guess.
