1996 GMC Sierra "gas float gets stuck" Questions

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gas gauge stopped working It could be that the float in the tank is stuck (need to remove the gas tank to get to it) or tha the wire from the tank to the gauge is bad, or could simply be a bad fuse. ...

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...gas, and the float will not rise to turn gas off, you might peck on carb a little to see if float is stuck, also check make sure choke flap is not staying shut, you can get somebody to hold it open ...

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...float inside your gas tank. You can do it yourself if you're mechanically inclined, but you will have to remove your gas tank to do it. If you want to do it yourself, you can check out some ...

...gas float has been doing that for 3 years now. I just fill the tank then reset the trip miles and watch till it gets to about 200 miles (for my car) then I refill. Works great. Hope this helps. Go to ...

...can be getting stuck if this is the case the sticking float will cause the gas to overflow. might have got some dirt in somewhere. maybe specify what carb you have and what you did when it ...

...stuck open and allow that to happen, but on later vehicle with fuel injections systems it kinda unheard of. But can happen. If enough gas has mixed with the oil to raise the oil level noticeably then ...

...gas in the tank and there is a new pump and sensor system? 1997 GMC Sierra Truck V8 float in tank could be stuck or you have a faulty guage. Check all your wiring! Hope this helps, please let me know ...

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...gas in the carb it will start but won't stay running. Is fuel getting into the carb? If it is, is the float chamber full? Is the float stuck? I agree with emissionwiz, pump may be making noise but I ...

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...gas It sounds like the float inside the carb is stuck. For an immediate fix, I've read that you can tap lightly on the side of the carb with the plastic/rubber handle of a screwdriver to loosen the ...

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...float my gas needle isnt working but my fuel pump works fine the float isnt sold separately what can i do 2008 dodge avenger The float may be stuck, if you already have it out you may be able to get ...

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