AboutKevin Pilotte Expertise I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Expert: Kevin Pilotte Date: 1/1/2008 Subject: gas gauge and sending unit for 1980 cj7
Question wires go to gas tank cut&to gauge were removed when I bought.Hooked up gauge not working.Reversed wires on gauge tank shows 1/2tank with wires to sender disconnected.Checked power to sender but it only pulsates.Please help
Answer I do not have a wiring diagram for a CJ.
You could remove the tank unit, hook up the wire and move the float though it's arc; see what the gauge does.
When the wire to the sending unit is grounded and the key is on, the gauge should go to "FULL". If it doesn't, there is a problem in the gauge circuit. If the gauge does go to "FULL" when the wire is grounded, the sending unit is probably no good.
