Gas tank Ground Strip

[Jeff 69]

I have a 69 Road Runner and need to know if any one has a picture of where the ground strap goes. Thanks.

 

[Meep-Meep]

I don't have a pic but it's a steel ribbon formed with a clip on each end that connects to the fuel line and sending unit hose nipple. It just jumps the short hose connection.

 

[eagleone1983]

I believe there is a picture of where it goes in the yearone catalog. If you don't have one you can pull it up online

 

[Jeff 69]

Thank you for the post. I will check them out.

 

[HT413]

I think you just solved my fuel gauge problem. My gauge reads about half of the actual fuel level. Reads half full when full, then bottoms out at empty when the tank is actually half full. Had the tank out, sending unit out, grounded the gauge wire - read full. The sending unit ohms out correctly (10 to 75 ohms if i recall). Put it all back together and the gauge still reads wrong just as it did.

BUT, now I realize i dont have a ground strap... i just ASSumed the gas tank mounting straps and j bolts gounded the tank properly. I'm gonna rig something up quick tonight to test and I'll let you know.

Oh, and here's a source for the strap. http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut...el_sending_unit_ground_strap.html?3593=321915

 

[Meep-Meep]

I think you just solved my fuel gauge problem. My gauge reads about half of the actual fuel level. Reads half full when full, then bottoms out at empty when the tank is actually half full. Had the tank out, sending unit out, grounded the gauge wire - read full. The sending unit ohms out correctly (10 to 75 ohms if i recall). Put it all back together and the gauge still reads wrong just as it did.

BUT, now I realize i dont have a ground strap... i just ASSumed the gas tank mounting straps and j bolts gounded the tank properly. I'm gonna rig something up quick tonight to test and I'll let you know.

Oh, and here's a source for the strap. http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut...el_sending_unit_ground_strap.html?3593=321915

Having no ground strap may be the issue but did you also verify your float was floating? Did you shake it to make sure there was no gas in it?

 

[HT413]

Hmmm. Thanks, meep, that's why i love this site. Damn, float not floating... never thought of it.

Having no ground strap may be the issue but did you also verify your float was floating? Did you shake it to make sure there was no gas in it?

 

[1948 santa]

My aftermarket ground strap not worth a damn, so i fixed it like this, clip it around fuel line and tighten screw,works great and makes positive ground.

 

[coloradodave]

Cheap fix..........can't beat that. Thanks.

 

[Moparparts]

I have a correct original in good shape for a 69 Road Runner if interested PM me

 

[Meep-Meep]

My aftermarket ground strap not worth a damn, so i fixed it like this, clip it around fuel line and tighten screw,works great and makes positive ground.

Bloody brilliant!