Thinking about buying a 1976 55 as a daily driver

[nuclearlemon]

The fuses all look good and intact - should I replace them anyhow?

yes. i've had multiple fuses that looked good, but had ends that were almost falling off.

also, when you pull the fuse out, rub the connectors on the fuse block wtih a little piece of sandpaper to get any corrosion off and ensure a better connection.

 

[weeboo]

yes. i've had multiple fuses that looked good, but had ends that were almost falling off.

also, when you pull the fuse out, rub the connectors on the fuse block wtih a little piece of sandpaper to get any corrosion off and ensure a better connection.

Much appreciated, learning this stuff as I go... there is a TON of dust under the dash, so lots of opportunities for bad electrical contacts.

Any tips on where I should start looking to get the fuel gauge working again?

 

[Pighead]

The three places I would look....
1) The sender
B) The gauge
III) The wire between the two.

Any tips on where I should start looking to get the fuel gauge working again?

 

[cruiser_guy]

The first thing I'd do is get a copy of the OEM shop manual. It'll have all the ohm readings that the senders are supposed to have as well as when they have continuity and when they don't. Not to mention how to fix most everything else.

Don't bother with the Haynes or Chiltons or any other aftermarket manual. Save your pennies and get the real thing. If your dealer won't/can't get them try cdan or if that doesn't work Spector does have them.

 

[weeboo]

Manuals have been ordered... too bad I got the non-Toyota ones!

I found the fuel gauge problem, a disconnected wire at the rear bumper. I found this after pulling and checking the sending unit- which looked great, BTW... it's nice to check an item off the list.

 

[OregonCruzer]

Right now my piggie is a DD, with a bad carb and an exhaust leak. She drives just fine!

I find excuses to drive it as much as my fuel budget allows =)