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It holds just enough to read full on the dipstick! ;)
Actually you are in the ballpark at about 3 - 3 1/2 qts, but I always fill from the larger 2 1/2 gallon jugs so I just keep adding till dipstick is satisfied and never paid much attention to how much it holds, especially since you don't...
FYI be warned that the newer white body white Beede gages and the older Blue body gages ( not sure who made those ) are wired differently.
Or I should say the terminals are on opposite sides of the gage.
All you need to do is pay attention to the markings on the back of the gage.
The I terminal...
Yes. 5.5" is the correct length for an 802. a 5" will work, but fuel level will be off a tad. Gage will say empty when you have like 1/8 or less left, not a big deal either way.
Jimmy, where are you at with this machine as of now? Have you gotten the gage wires figured out, or do you still need help?
Also, have you tested the sending unit in the tank? I can almost guarantee your sending unit is bad. I've seen it a dozen times.
It's easy to test, just disconnect the...
Definitely test your sending unit. A dead spot in the sender will also peg the gage all the way up. The dead spots can also be intermittent, so check closely.
Make sure you disconnect the sense wire from that gage before testing it otherwise you will get an incorrect reading.
I would just...
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