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03-23-2013, 04:31 PM
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79' motorhome gauge issue
Hello,
The Teleflex fuel and elect. charging gauges on our 79' motorhome are pegged to the right.
Any ideas?
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03-23-2013, 05:15 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanoT
Hello,
The Teleflex fuel and elect. charging gauges on our 79' motorhome are pegged to the right.
Any ideas?
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Not sure about the electrical charging gauge, but the fuel gauge is probably a short-circuit in the sending unit inside the fuel tank.
But it's a lot easier to remove the gauge from the dashboard and check it than to remove the sending unit from the tank to check that. So, start by checking for a short-circuit in the gauge itself, THEN tackle the sending unit in the tank if the gauge isn't the culprit.
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03-23-2013, 06:26 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanoT
Hello,
The Teleflex fuel and elect. charging gauges on our 79' motorhome are pegged to the right.
Any ideas?
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try to connect a fresh ground wire and see if it fixes the problem
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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03-24-2013, 04:58 PM
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The gauge appears to be the issue. Any suggestions where to find a replacement? There are no markings or part numbers to match to.
Thanks
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03-24-2013, 06:04 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanoT
The gauge appears to be the issue. Any suggestions where to find a replacement? There are no markings or part numbers to match to.
Thanks
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Forget part numbers. Just take the old one to the auto parts store of your choice, and get one of the same diameter that will fit the hole in the dash.
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03-24-2013, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master  
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanoT
The gauge appears to be the issue. Any suggestions where to find a replacement? There are no markings or part numbers to match to.
Thanks
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DeanoT,
Can you post a picture of the gauge? As near as I can tell Airstream used at least two different styles of Teleflex gauges. The later coaches (i.e. somewhere around 84 and up) used the XL line of gauges and the earlier coaches used the Eclipse line of gauges.
Eclipse series
Exclipse series
Fuel and voltage - Eclipse series
I couldn't find a current listing for an XL fuel gauge but they do show up from time to time.
Good luck!
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
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03-24-2013, 08:59 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Blue Eye
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Fuel gauge is the same one's used in boats. Check with local boat dealers for a replacement. Collaw RV salvage has some also.
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03-25-2013, 10:22 AM
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Hi Brad,
Attached is a pic of the gauge.
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03-25-2013, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeanoT
Hi Brad,
Attached is a pic of the gauge.
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Wow, that ones different than any of the others that I've seen. I quickly went through all of the Teleflex fuel gauges currently on ebay and this is the closest that I found to yours.
Teleflex Sterling gauge
I would suggest contacting Veethree instruments below:
Technical Service:
Marcin Maleszka
941-538-7775 ext 350
marcin.maleszka@veethree.com
I'm not sure what else to suggest other than possibly buying a different Teleflex fuel gauge to see if it works with your system.
Good luck!
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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03-25-2013, 11:33 AM
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Thanks Brad,
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