FrankW

Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.

To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
"Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"

Mike Romain wrote:

> At least it moves.....
>
> I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> isn't quite so fast.
>
> I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> based on topping up volumes.
>
> Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> moving, I stop moving.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> User wrote:
>
>>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
>>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
>>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
>>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
>>vehicles of the same year/model.
>>
>>Thanks for any suggestions.

FrankW

Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.

To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
"Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"

Mike Romain wrote:

> At least it moves.....
>
> I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> isn't quite so fast.
>
> I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> based on topping up volumes.
>
> Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> moving, I stop moving.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> User wrote:
>
>>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
>>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
>>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
>>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
>>vehicles of the same year/model.
>>
>>Thanks for any suggestions.

FrankW

Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.

To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
"Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"

Mike Romain wrote:

> At least it moves.....
>
> I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> isn't quite so fast.
>
> I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> based on topping up volumes.
>
> Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> moving, I stop moving.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> User wrote:
>
>>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
>>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
>>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
>>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
>>vehicles of the same year/model.
>>
>>Thanks for any suggestions.

popeyeball

Always fill up, figure out the next mileage point you will have to
refill, tape it above your odometer. Depending on your trip meter
means you will have to turn it on each time you start the car and could
be forgetfull. It's a hassle, but easily overcome. My gausge is not
accurate either but I comepensate in a similar manner.
Good luck,
Steve

FrankW wrote:
> Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
> When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.
>
> To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
> "Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > At least it moves.....
> >
> > I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> > off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> > isn't quite so fast.
> >
> > I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> > voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> > based on topping up volumes.
> >
> > Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> > out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> > when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> > miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> > moving, I stop moving.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > User wrote:
> >
> >>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
> >>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
> >>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
> >>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
> >>vehicles of the same year/model.
> >>
> >>Thanks for any suggestions.

popeyeball

Always fill up, figure out the next mileage point you will have to
refill, tape it above your odometer. Depending on your trip meter
means you will have to turn it on each time you start the car and could
be forgetfull. It's a hassle, but easily overcome. My gausge is not
accurate either but I comepensate in a similar manner.
Good luck,
Steve

FrankW wrote:
> Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
> When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.
>
> To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
> "Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > At least it moves.....
> >
> > I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> > off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> > isn't quite so fast.
> >
> > I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> > voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> > based on topping up volumes.
> >
> > Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> > out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> > when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> > miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> > moving, I stop moving.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > User wrote:
> >
> >>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
> >>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
> >>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
> >>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
> >>vehicles of the same year/model.
> >>
> >>Thanks for any suggestions.

popeyeball

Always fill up, figure out the next mileage point you will have to
refill, tape it above your odometer. Depending on your trip meter
means you will have to turn it on each time you start the car and could
be forgetfull. It's a hassle, but easily overcome. My gausge is not
accurate either but I comepensate in a similar manner.
Good luck,
Steve

FrankW wrote:
> Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
> When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.
>
> To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
> "Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > At least it moves.....
> >
> > I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> > off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> > isn't quite so fast.
> >
> > I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> > voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> > based on topping up volumes.
> >
> > Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> > out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> > when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> > miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> > moving, I stop moving.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > User wrote:
> >
> >>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
> >>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
> >>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
> >>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
> >>vehicles of the same year/model.
> >>
> >>Thanks for any suggestions.

popeyeball

Always fill up, figure out the next mileage point you will have to
refill, tape it above your odometer. Depending on your trip meter
means you will have to turn it on each time you start the car and could
be forgetfull. It's a hassle, but easily overcome. My gausge is not
accurate either but I comepensate in a similar manner.
Good luck,
Steve

FrankW wrote:
> Yup my old 88YJ was the same.
> When the needle stopped moving it was completly out of gas.
>
> To quote a farmer I used to work for way back in my teen years
> "Always keep the top half full, That way the bottom half never goes dry"
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
> > At least it moves.....
> >
> > I have seen a lot like that. The usual reason is the grease has worn
> > off the pin in the gauge. The grease acts like a dampener so the gauge
> > isn't quite so fast.
> >
> > I always check the half way point and when mine is working, (have
> > voltage regulator issues) half is exactly half and 1/4 is sure close
> > based on topping up volumes.
> >
> > Then when it stops moving I tag the miles and drive it until I run
> > out... with a full gas can on board eh. That tells me how far I can go
> > when it gets really down to it. I have had some that have more than 50
> > miles left and some that had 0 miles, like mine now. When mine stops
> > moving, I stop moving.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > User wrote:
> >
> >>Has anybody had experience with aftermarket or modifications to make the
> >>fuel sender/gauge accurate in these things? I've had my sender replaced,
> >>but when my tank gets below 1/2 full the gauge starts to bounce and is
> >>otherwise EXTREMELY innacurate. I've had this exact problem with 3
> >>vehicles of the same year/model.
> >>
> >>Thanks for any suggestions.