A Brilliant Gas Gauge "Fix" For This 1964 Plymouth Fury (And How To Diagnose A Bad Fuel Gauge)

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  • @KrisGreenhillsGarage
    @KrisGreenhillsGarage 9 місяців тому +3

    I can't wait to see his 12 hour director's cut of his road trip video.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +2

      Dude, seriously. Did you hear that he had more than that in floor installation footage?! Like, he filmed an entire 11 hour day for some reason, plus whatever else. It took an insane amount of time to chop that down to something watchable. I hope he learned something 😅

    • @KrisGreenhillsGarage
      @KrisGreenhillsGarage 9 місяців тому +1

      @DeadDodgeGarage I had no idea, but that's hilarious. I was joking because he tends to do much longer videos and figured a 6,000 mile road trip would be quite the saga. He's about to go full Peter Jackson and put out his version of Lord of the Rings. I'm here for it.

  • @kart70
    @kart70 9 місяців тому +8

    Good luck and God speed, Colin!

  • @BigBoxDodge2020
    @BigBoxDodge2020 9 місяців тому +10

    I hope that rusted cowl doesn't turn into water injection on his trip. Colin did such a nice job on the floor repair and carpet.I hate to see it get worse. Just got my Awesome Dead Dodge Garage Hat. You know, just supportin. Good luck Colin, B-Safe!!!

  • @Richard4point6
    @Richard4point6 9 місяців тому +1

    Always loved the '64 Fury...Petty's first Daytona 500 win!

  • @pcbullets8726
    @pcbullets8726 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice trick to fix the gas gauge! Safe travels Colin!

  • @007fredh
    @007fredh 9 місяців тому +1

    Hoping the best for Collins safe return.

  • @claztube
    @claztube 9 місяців тому +2

    Looking at that hollow steering wheel crossbar for 6K miles would literally 'drive' me insane.
    I say take and fashion from his favorite cereal box a cardboard piece that could pop into place where that cavernous well exists in your face, mile after mile.
    Have a great time Colin, nice vlog as always Jamie, there's no one else like you here and that makes you special. ❤
    🎉

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      He has the piece, he only took it off to try and fix the horn button. I think he has now changed the wheel temporarily.

  • @tonyb3864
    @tonyb3864 9 місяців тому +2

    A prayer for Colins trip .... oh Lord deliver him from the hands of every enemy and lurking foe, from robbers and wild beasts on his journey, and from all kinds of calamities that may come to and afflict him, and bestow blessing upon all his actions. Grant him grace, kindness, and mercy and in your eyes and in the eyes of all who behold him, and bestow a bountiful kindness upon him. And may his machine run steadfast and true throughout his travels. AMEN

  • @burthenry7740
    @burthenry7740 9 місяців тому +5

    As a new subscriber, I certainly have enjoyed discovering/watching your older videos. Good job! As for driving with the burrito, I used to say "If you can't downshift a manual, while going around a corner, while sipping a beer, you shouldn't get a license!!"
    Of course this was when I was working in Florida, in the 1980's, when drinking a beer while driving was allowed. Times have changed. 😁

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes things were a little different back then. Haha. Thanks!

  • @franciscojosepellegrino2553
    @franciscojosepellegrino2553 9 місяців тому +4

    I love this car, rare in Brazil, very rare.

  • @jamesadams4304
    @jamesadams4304 9 місяців тому +4

    30,000 + subs! It's about time people are starting to notice your channel

  • @MikeTheSlacker
    @MikeTheSlacker 9 місяців тому +5

    This reminds me of how much I love my brother. Great jack swapping temp and fuel gages. Another informative, entertaining video.

  • @alcyr5655
    @alcyr5655 9 місяців тому +3

    I don't know why I love this car. Other than the obvious body lines. Safe travel.

  • @OlderNotNecesarilyWiser
    @OlderNotNecesarilyWiser 9 місяців тому +3

    Interesting! Have a safe trip Colin!

  • @ThisValiantAdventure
    @ThisValiantAdventure 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice work around!
    Good luck to Colin on his trip- I’d follow along but don’t have/use Instagram.

  • @gasser66
    @gasser66 9 місяців тому +4

    30+ on the subs. Congrats DDG.

  • @Mopar-Pioneer
    @Mopar-Pioneer 9 місяців тому +1

    64 is the best looking Fury since the 59!!

  • @mnanninga4247
    @mnanninga4247 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the old Fury. I use to have a 64 polara

  • @bradsrestorations1085
    @bradsrestorations1085 9 місяців тому +1

    Be safe on the trip!

  • @peacemaker6156
    @peacemaker6156 9 місяців тому +1

    Im impressed. I turned bottom side upward and crooked just to see behind the fuel gauge in my satelite. Couldnt even touch it. Wasnt worth the crick so i installed aftermarket.

  • @samuelgoodman2825
    @samuelgoodman2825 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @Daniel-fd3wp
    @Daniel-fd3wp 9 місяців тому +2

    I couldn’t even see the Burrito with all that Salsa. 😂👍Great Videos DDG

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      That’s how you know you’ve got enough on there 🤣 thanks!

  • @cm-fx4oh
    @cm-fx4oh 9 місяців тому +3

    DDG. One of my new favorite channels

  • @klapaucius77
    @klapaucius77 9 місяців тому +1

    I had so much fun trying to get the gauges working on 64 Dodge. I have them all working, except the Amp gauge, I have no idea why that one isn't working and I've given up caring. I can tell it has oil pressure, fuel and isn't over heating.

  • @butcher390
    @butcher390 9 місяців тому +3

    How very Gen X of you , Jamie
    Having the physical dexterity to
    Consume food AND drive a
    Manual transmission successfully
    Not too mention
    Contorting yourself like a
    Human gumby figure
    Under that dashboard
    With a full gut , is impressive
    That Plymouth Fury is
    Coming out great ❤
    #PlymouthinaPlymouth

  • @CarTech1976
    @CarTech1976 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the video! Great content. Have a safe road trip Colin.

  • @rexkean
    @rexkean 9 місяців тому +2

    Gasometer! Awesome

  • @That_AMC_Guy
    @That_AMC_Guy 9 місяців тому +2

    If there's no physical damage to the guts of the clock, you can borrow my method.
    Remove Clock from housing exposing it's inner workings.
    Flush the inner workings liberally in brake clean.
    Allow to dry.
    Spray the inner workings with a light oil, WD-40 works fine.
    Clean the contact point on the automatic winder.
    Test.
    If there's no damage to the clock mechanism, chances are it's just gummed up. Clean it, oil it and 60% of the time, it will come back to life every time.

  • @michaelnault5905
    @michaelnault5905 9 місяців тому +2

    It's all coming together!
    Allegedly :⁠-⁠)

  • @idaholineman5788
    @idaholineman5788 9 місяців тому +3

    Power probe is by far one of my favorite tools..bought mine from a pawn 1 years ago for $25!! Big score

  • @SeanJoseph-s2s
    @SeanJoseph-s2s 9 місяців тому +2

    Good content and keep a 5 gallon gas can in the trunk to get you to the next gas station....and thanks.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      I bought him one for his 20th birthday or so… there was an ongoing issue 😅

    • @ceridwenattwood5784
      @ceridwenattwood5784 8 місяців тому

      There was a gas can in the trunk. However, there was apparently no gas in it. Were we doing it wrong? *lol*

  • @Rvshadow1964
    @Rvshadow1964 9 місяців тому +2

    My classic Mopar fuel gauge broke a long time ago, I think I can call a 1984 Ram B350 a classic now. Previous owner got rid of the wiring harness to the fuel tank and I built a custom cluster with no fuel gauge so I use the trip odometer. I am pretty sure that Fury could make several 6,000 mile road trips.

  • @jamesgrant9317
    @jamesgrant9317 9 місяців тому

    It is a good sign when I look forward to your weekly video!

  • @rennkafer13
    @rennkafer13 9 місяців тому +1

    OOOO, good timing Jamie!

  • @Ray-tf2fl
    @Ray-tf2fl 9 місяців тому +2

    Yeah i was needing a Dead garage FIXX🧟🤘🏻👍🏻💯

    • @kart70
      @kart70 9 місяців тому

      It's going to be rough when Jamie goes on vacation.

  • @Driver-o2g
    @Driver-o2g 9 місяців тому

    Your really good with these mopars...30k subs proves this❤ you and your brother are very cool! Mopar to the front!!!

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego18753 9 місяців тому +1

    Good.

  • @claztube
    @claztube 9 місяців тому +1

    I have to say I'm in complete agreement with you on 'diesel fumes' being totally yucky, as in nauseous. I'll go farther to say often inconsiderate operators of such vehicles are thoughtless as to their rudeness when they leave the engine running with the exhaust gassing nearby cigarette smoking peeps 😮 that don't need the added toxins wafting into the mix from said nasty habit.😅

  • @IansGarage
    @IansGarage 9 місяців тому +1

    Ooh, almost first! Also my 66 Coronet does have a working fuel gauge. It mainly took a good used gauge, cleaning connections, a new instrument voltage regulator and better grounding. Like, everything. Now when I fill up, it reads full! And gas leaks everywhere. More new stuff needed, and modern lock rings suck. Oh yes, also resoldered the circuit board and gave it a dedicated ground wire.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Haaahaha. Crap. Yeah, stick with the old lock ring. Repros are terrible. Our ‘66 Coronet has a working fuel gauge for a while if I wiggle the connections on the back of it.

  • @rennkafer13
    @rennkafer13 9 місяців тому +2

    Now if you was being fancy, Jamie... you could have stuck a switch under the dash that toggled between sensor feeds to the gauge. Probably moot though since he has the aftermarket gauge set.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Right. A single pole double throw two position toggle would accomplish that. But judging by the alligator clip wire, I was not being fancy 😅

    • @rennkafer13
      @rennkafer13 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage ya, I did notice. Hopefully those are 6k mile rated alligator clips. 😄

  • @michaeladamo6279
    @michaeladamo6279 9 місяців тому +1

    I really love that car. I just don’t know why he didn’t clean the chrome basil ring around the shifter boot before he put it on the new rug. just a thought.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      He’s a goober. I noticed that too, but compared to the rest of the car… ehhhh…

    • @deaddodgebrother
      @deaddodgebrother 9 місяців тому

      I still haven't cleaned the glass on the new side mirror, either 😅. Priorities! They're all in the wrong order.

  • @danielweith1075
    @danielweith1075 9 місяців тому +4

    Might a 12V power outlet be a good idea to power cell phones, GPS, or maybe a 12V tire pump?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      The factory one works. Absolutely essential.

  • @trojan440
    @trojan440 9 місяців тому

    Good luck to Colin on road trip.

  • @jamesretired5979
    @jamesretired5979 9 місяців тому +1

    👍

  • @staceyrenner5418
    @staceyrenner5418 9 місяців тому +2

    Hmmmmmmm.....salsa dispenser idea. You know those soap dispensers with the sensor that works when you put your hand underneath? I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this.

  • @Jaybird66sweptline
    @Jaybird66sweptline 9 місяців тому

    I bought a $20 fix on Fleabay for my 66 Dodge. It worked. An SS (solid state) voltage regulator/step down (5.5 volts). An easy job. But yeah, this works too.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      Yeah, that’s what’s in there powering the gauges - although it is 5v. They actually have nice plug in solid state replacements for the factory limiter available these days too.

  • @Roosters_Restos
    @Roosters_Restos 9 місяців тому +1

    Rusted cowls are boot washer and thats a special option. Doesnt the tank sending unit do 70 30 ohms to work with the gauge?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      It’s 10-73 ohms I believe, supposed to be compatible with ford.

    • @Roosters_Restos
      @Roosters_Restos 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage ok lost my brain couldn't remember. I need that sending unit for the drag truck tank.

  • @waynedavis7245
    @waynedavis7245 9 місяців тому +1

    Jamie you left us hanging. Im wondering if the radio is actually plugged in? Lol 😆

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Oh I’m very sure it is not. Lol.

    • @waynedavis7245
      @waynedavis7245 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage lol . Keep up the great videos. Thanks again.

  • @Mr.mopar71
    @Mr.mopar71 9 місяців тому +1

    Is he going to Massachusetts?

  • @Darryl-69SE
    @Darryl-69SE 9 місяців тому +2

    I Colin driving through Detroit?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      I don’t think so? Not sure

    • @deaddodgebrother
      @deaddodgebrother 9 місяців тому

      We will be going through Michigan but I'm not sure yet if we're going through Detroit. I think our path may take us further West on our way North.

  • @mikekutzner7416
    @mikekutzner7416 9 місяців тому +2

    Will it lay rubber !

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      All the rubber you want…

    • @deaddodgebrother
      @deaddodgebrother 9 місяців тому +1

      It lays it on the ground and briefly on the inside of the quarter panels 😅 Nothing a hammer couldn't take care of. Anyway, I've been trying to be gentle to the fresh diff chunk and the new tires pre trip.

  • @clembob8004
    @clembob8004 9 місяців тому +1

    The "alternate" fuel gauge is cool - maybe "C' can stand for "Critical' and "H" can stand for "Happy". Now what would be equally cool is to use the fuel gauge for temp - "E" for "Excellent" and "F" for "FIRE!".
    About that cowl rust...maybe a temporary fix is some silicone on the outside to seal it up at least for awhile?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Haha. Nice. Can’t access that from the outside unfortunately. The outer cowl / intake area will have to come off to access it correctly. It’s already been halfass patched together once before. Back in the 80s or something. I’m sure he will want to fix it right eventually.

  • @olikat8
    @olikat8 9 місяців тому +2

    Tell Colin I have a barber in Bremerton...

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      Good to know. He’s looking a bit on the Sideshow Bob end of the spectrum right now. Haha.

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage "Brotherly love!"

    • @ceridwenattwood5784
      @ceridwenattwood5784 8 місяців тому +1

      I all but begged him *not* to cut his hair before we left. I much prefer the "young Robert Plant" look to the "surly skinhead" look, and there never seems to be anything in between...

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 8 місяців тому

      ​@@ceridwenattwood5784happy medium

  • @SE-me2pt
    @SE-me2pt 9 місяців тому +1

    Point of respectful correction...the word for the circuit trail is actually called trace.

  • @Sidewayz455
    @Sidewayz455 9 місяців тому +2

    Sir, this is why you operate the burito with your left hand.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      But then what the heck do you hold the wheel with? Your teeth?!

    • @Sidewayz455
      @Sidewayz455 9 місяців тому +2

      @@DeadDodgeGarage Sir, you're looking up heavens asking for the solution, but the answer you seek is far more down to earth.

  • @patrickwayne3701
    @patrickwayne3701 9 місяців тому +2

    Jamie, I have several 64's and honestly, I have never seen one that DOESN'T have a cowl issue on the driver's side. Well, my Dad's is still gorgeous,,, but it's been garaged almost exclusively since new.😊
    I'm not on any social media but, what Plymouth is yer Brother going to? Indiana by chance?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      No Massachusetts. He might be cruising past there though, I’m not sure. Haha.

    • @patrickwayne3701
      @patrickwayne3701 9 місяців тому

      If he's passing thru the Indy area,, I would buy his lunch or dinner if it worked out with his schedule. What's the itinerary lookin like?

    • @ceridwenattwood5784
      @ceridwenattwood5784 8 місяців тому

      We did not make it to Indiana (although Indianapolis area was an outside possibility for eclipse viewing). We did notice an amusing number of Plymouths along the way to *the* Plymouth. If we had realized how many there were, we might have arranged things so that we hit as many of them as possible. Next time!

  • @acardiac5983
    @acardiac5983 9 місяців тому +1

    Do you know of a flex plate to bolt amagnum 360 to a 904 transmission

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      I always use the later 90s Magnum flex plate with the balancing weight. The one hole has to be oval’d to accomodate the offset bolt on the converter, but I’m fairly sure they are the same bolt circle otherwise. There was a larger circle used in some classic applications, but pretty sure 904 and later Magnum are the same.

  • @rocketresto
    @rocketresto 9 місяців тому +4

    Ya I only have like 6 perfect 64 dash clusters lol

  • @kenchorney2724
    @kenchorney2724 9 місяців тому +1

    Fuel's cool.

  • @brianandglendaharkin9457
    @brianandglendaharkin9457 9 місяців тому +1

    So the floor should be rusted out before he gets back 🤣👍🏻🇦🇺. Ps it was a new floor 😵‍💫😮.

  • @maximuswedgie5149
    @maximuswedgie5149 9 місяців тому

    Been without a gas gauge for 10 years lol. Bought a used one 5 years ago, put it in and POOF. It just kept going up to full, then nothing. Is there an aftermarket option that hooks up to a Mopar sending unit?

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      That’s a bad gauge voltage limiter. When they stick closed, they feed full 12v to the gauges and let the smoke out. But yes, there are compatible gauges. You’re looking for the 10-73ohm resistance range.

    • @maximuswedgie5149
      @maximuswedgie5149 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage man that’s great news and info, thanks Jaime

  • @Rvshadow1964
    @Rvshadow1964 9 місяців тому

    My first long ish trip in my 1984 B350 RV ended with a flat bed. Distributor broke, the springy retainer clip for the pickup coil broke into pieces. Lucky for me they don’t sell just the clip so I put in a remanufactured distributor,again. Lesson learned, Amazon distributors are not very good. Other lesson learned, falling off a flat bed truck and landing on your back and head hurts, and causes some injuries.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      Oof… yeah, let’s try not to do that.

    • @ceridwenattwood5784
      @ceridwenattwood5784 8 місяців тому

      Well, our trip didn't *end* with a flat bed. There was one involved at one point, but I guess we're Energizer bunnies--we just (eventually) kept going! And at least nobody fell off the flat bed.

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 9 місяців тому +2

    Still a sad fact of the Mopar aftermarket - nobody, I mean *nobody* , makes a decent/accurate sending unit for the 68-70 b-bodies. There's tons of them out there - and they're all junk.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      Yep… that’s why Rocket has long cleaned, refurbished and reused original sending units. The aftermarket ones available are just not accurate at all.

    • @rennkafer13
      @rennkafer13 9 місяців тому

      @@DeadDodgeGarage the one I put in my '71 isn't great either. I didn't have an original to use though.

  • @rickrice3221
    @rickrice3221 9 місяців тому

    As a daily commuter into Boston, I am very concerned that Colin will be driving around eastern Massachusetts without a working horn.

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      He fixed it! He is out of control with his horn power now.

  • @MetallicAH2O
    @MetallicAH2O 9 місяців тому +1

    Hot gas and empty coolant...Gasp!😂

  • @arthurfoyt6727
    @arthurfoyt6727 9 місяців тому

    And remember, only forest fires can prevent bears.

  • @meh-canics9628
    @meh-canics9628 9 місяців тому

    My 78 Cordoba fuel gage went bye bye recently! Sucks!

  • @codyhollinger6531
    @codyhollinger6531 9 місяців тому +1

    😂 What did you do!

  • @izzynutz2000
    @izzynutz2000 9 місяців тому

    All you would have had to have done was to go and ohm out the gas gauge under the dash if the little wire was broken it would have not have any resistance to it and you could have pulled the dash open the cluster to get to the little wire on the gauge and fixed it

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому

      I am well aware of how an ohm meter works, but by using the 5v voltage input and the power probe to check for that input on the other side of the gauge, I have checked for and confirmed a break with the same tool I use to check the key power feed, the limiter feed, the circuit board traces, connections through the nuts to the gauges, and the integrity of the fuel sending unit circuit. Using that tool, I found and fixed four or five different small problems - which led me to the big one. I strongly suspect that when we get into the gauge, we will find it’s melted and horrible. But we’ll see. If it’s fixable, great. If not, it will be replaced - which was the plan from the jump.

  • @beljames1563
    @beljames1563 9 місяців тому +2

    Let's just hope the gas doesn't get too hot....???

    • @DeadDodgeGarage
      @DeadDodgeGarage  9 місяців тому +1

      He made a very similar joke in a clip shot during the filming of another video. Haha. I almost included it here but forgot.

  • @Schleprockification
    @Schleprockification 18 днів тому

    Nice hack