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koehlerrk

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Fuel gauge... sorta
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.

I can tell you EXACTLY what it feels like to get hit by a truck. I do not recommend anyone try it themselves.

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Reply #1 - 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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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Reply #2 - 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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koehlerrk

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Re: Fuel gauge... sorta
Reply #3 - 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.

I can tell you EXACTLY what it feels like to get hit by a truck. I do not recommend anyone try it themselves.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28660 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Reply #4 - 07/31/15 at 17:54:07 marble in yer' tank?... ... Whatever works.... ...
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1st2know Senior Member Offline Currently between Savages Posts: 295 Seattle, WA Gender:	Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Reply #5 - 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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Srotag Full Member Offline Have Thumper Will Travel Posts: 100 Wherever it is warm and sunny Gender:	Re: Fuel gauge... sorta Reply #6 - 08/01/15 at 04:40:05 When you guys get older all those little noises will disappear.
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