Variable Resistor

[Stefan]

My gas gauge and sender do not match resistance. I have done research into a product to mediate this issue and found variable resistors are my cheapest option… I think. I am not sure how to hook this up or which to buy, as there are multiple options on the market.

Anyone used these or have a product suggestion?

Thanks,

-S

[billnparts]

Have you looked into purchasing a matched gauge and sender? There’s a bunch of various offerings on the market.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Stefan]

To answer the question here if anyone comes across this in the future:

The variable resistor lets you know the range of resistance between the two.

WHAT TO BUY: if this a problem for anyone, there is a device called the “Dolphin” and another called “MeterMatch,” both of which can be bought on eBay for 30 and 60 dollars respectively. They both operate as a mediator between the gauge and sender for your fuel system. Essentially, the device will regulate the resistance between the two automatically.

I bought the Dolphin. It took 15 minutes to set up, and it came with decent instructions. Completely solved my issue, and now my gauge properly reads the level of fuel I have. So far, 10/10 purchase

• This reply was modified 1 week, 6 days ago by Stefan.

[billnparts]

I’m glad you found the solution. I wasn’t aware there even was such a device.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

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