What makes a 1977 Dodge motor home not idle?
What makes a 1977 Dodge motor home not idle?
I have a 1977 dodge motor home with a 360 engine. It will not idle. I have changed the intake gaskets, did not work, then the head gaskets did not work. I have checked the fuel filter and pump working great. It will just not idle, the minute I let off the gas it stalls.
What do I do if my gas gauge is not working?
In most cases, to gain access to the fuel tank sending unit mount / fuel pump mounting hole, you’ll need to drop the gas tank down. Be sure to do this when there is either minimal gas in the vehicle, or it’s been siphoned out.
How to repair a 1977 Dodge motor home?
Disconnect and plug vacuum hose at the EGR valve and ground the carburetor switch with a jumper wire. Disconnect and plug the 3/16″ diameter hose at the canister. Remove the PCV valve from the valve cover and allow it to draw underhood air.
What causes a bad gas gauge on a Chevy truck?
A poor ground or loose connection to a gas gauge is just as likely to cause problems as loose or dirty battery cables assuredly will with your starting system.
In most cases, to gain access to the fuel tank sending unit mount / fuel pump mounting hole, you’ll need to drop the gas tank down. Be sure to do this when there is either minimal gas in the vehicle, or it’s been siphoned out.
How do you replace fuel gauge and sending unit?
Remove the screws that hold the sending unit to the tank and take it out. Next, remove the three wires on the back of the old gauge. One wire goes to the center pin on the tank sending unit, one goes to ground, and the third connects to a 12-volt source, normally the ignition switch.
How can I tell if my dash gauge is bad?
Then, move the float arm and observe the resistance as the float arm is moved; it should vary from 0 to 30 ohms. If the foregoing tests do not identify the problem, then the dash gauge is bad and it must be rebuilt.
How can I Check my fuel gauge for 12 volts?
Connect the black lead of the multimeter to the “G” or ground terminal of the gauge. The multimeter should indicate 12 volts. If 12 volts are not present, check the fuel gauge fuse and wiring for defects. Repair or replace as required. Check the fuel gauge ground by connecting the red lead of the multimeter to a known good 12-volt source.
