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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Fuel gauge... sorta /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1438283186 Message started by koehlerrk on 07/30/15 at 12:06:26 |
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Title: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by koehlerrk on 07/30/15 at 12:06:26 OK guys, after a couple months, I have made an interesting discovery... My Savage makes a funny rattly noise when it needs fuel. No, the tank isn't loose... I think it's the gas inside the tank causing this. I can tell this is the issue because when I squeeze my legs in on the tank, that particular noise stops. About 15 miles after I notice that noise, I have to switch to reserve. Just something I noticed that you all might want to know about. |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by Dave on 07/30/15 at 12:09:25 You probably have a wire connector, cable or something rubbing on the bottom of the tank. When there is a bunch of fuel it dampens the rattle, with less fuel the noise becomes louder. |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by Kris01 on 07/30/15 at 20:01:04 Or could be a siphoning noise, kind of a gurgle when it's low? |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by koehlerrk on 07/31/15 at 16:25:28 Dave, could be something in the tunnel making a rattle... I'll have to check for rub marks this winter when I pull the tank again. Kris, no, not a gurgle, definitely more of a rattle, and I don't think a siphon noise would go away by squeezing the tank with my legs... this does. Meh, in any case, it gives me a short warning that I can expect to hit my reserve soon... I'm not complaining, just telling you all about something I've noticed. |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by Serowbot on 07/31/15 at 17:54:07 marble in yer' tank?... :-/... Whatever works.... ;D... |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by 1st2know on 07/31/15 at 22:44:14 Interesting observation. My tank rattles (high frequency, almost a screech). But it only does it occasionally. It was rattling today, and, my tank is almost at reserve. Maybe I should learn to stop worrying and love the rattle. :) |
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Title: Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Post by Srotag on 08/01/15 at 04:40:05 When you guys get older all those little noises will disappear. :D :D :D |
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