Fuel Gauge Sanding Unit - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

ROLLOVER
CHECK
VALVE
VENT
HOSE
PICKUP TUBE
AND FILTER
FUEL SYSTEMS 1J-5
FILLER CAP
FILLER PROTECTOR
NECK
FUEL RETURN
FUEL GAUGE SENDING
UNIT WIRE
90580
Rg. U-6 Fuel Tank and Associated Fad System Components—Track Vehldss
Installation—Track Vehicles
(1) Install replacement clamps on filler and vent
hoses and fuel outlet and return hoses.
(2) Position shield and tank on jack.
(3) Connect fuel outlet and return hoses and send
ing unit wires.
(4) Raise shield and tank and install straps.
(5) Connect filler and vent hoses to tank.
Fuel Gauge Sanding Unit
The sending unit assembly utilizes a float that pivots
on a variable resistance element.
The fuel pickup, fuel system nipples and the sending
unit assembly are an integral unit that is mounted on a
flanged opening on the fuel tank. For all vehicles, it is
secured with a threaded retainer that must be tightened
with a torque of 14 to 18 foot-pounds (19 to 24 N-m).
Removal—All Vehldes
(1) Remove fuel tank according to removal pro
cedures previously outlined.
(2) With Tool J-23726, turn threaded retainer
counterclockwise and remove.
6).
(3) Remove sending unit assembly (figs. 1J-4, 5 and
Instillation—All Vehldes
(1) Position sending unit assembly in opening on
top of tank (figs. 1J-4, 5 and 6).
NOTE: Ensure O-ring is properly positioned in groove.
Replace improperly fitting ring.
(2) Position threaded retainer, turn clockwise and,
with Tool J-23726, tighten with a torque of 14 to 18 foot
pounds (19 to 24 N-m).
(3) Install fuel tank according to installation pro
cedures previously outlined.
NOTE: Ensure the sending unit fuel gauge and ground
wires have a good electrical connection.