fuel gauge and oil pres. gauge not working

[1981CJ5]

My fuel gauge and my oil pressure gauge are not working on my '81 CJ5. I think I read somewhere that these two gauges share a common ground. Does anyone know where this ground is? Just want to check all the easy stuff before I buy a new fuel and oil pres. sending unit.

Thanks. Joel

 

[hoobness]

on my 87, theres a 6" braided ground strap that goes from the top of the head (#5cyl area) to the firewall.

THe neg term on battery goes to the block (#1 cyl area) just below the alt or (AC if i had it).

I had simalar probs and by polishing them up with a wire brush it solved the prob

 

[ndnatty]

83 CJ AC blower motor.

Try this site to trouble shoot. But sounds like you blew the fuel guage. http://www.monsterslayer.com/jeep/Gauges.htm. Good luck!

 

[StockJeepCJ]

You mean to tell me those gauges are supposed to work? **laughs** We have three CJs on the road now and only one has working gauges.

 

[OutOfStep]

no kiddin, I don't think i've ever seen a CJ that had more than 1 gauge working at any one time

 

[Tug-n-pull]

I was just thinking of removeing mine and patching the holes with a some sheet metal and a rivet or two. then draw on new faces and hands set just at the optium setting so I never have to worry about em again. hehehe Tug :wink:

 

[XJNick]

If they stopped working at the same time, definately check the grounds. Also, If they are three wire gauges, check that they are recieving a constant hot as well as the ground.

-Nick :!:

 

[far_right]

StockJeepCJ,
all my gagues work :mrgreen: