Fuel baffle question...

[EvilVtec]

I need a definite answer from someone who has attempted this before with results, if anyone has actually attempted it. I have a 98 GTX-L. Like most, the sending unit indication loop fuse inside of the baffle has opened the circuit, leaving me with no fuel gauge indication. I have heard from many to just jumper the fuse to get the gauge working again, but I do not like the idea of an unfused electrical circuit inside of my gas tank, at the top in gasoline vapor to boot. I do have another working baffle out of a 96 GTX, but that boat had an 800, which means that the nipples on top of the baffle are sized for 1/4" fuel lines, where the baffle for the 951 boat has outlet nipples that match the 5/16" lines. Would there be any risk of choking the suction side fuel pump by installing this baffle with the smaller outlet nipples?

 

[Bills86e]

It has been done many many years to delete that fuse, re-close & forgit it! Done!
All $ saved in lew of new!

 

[EvilVtec]

I understand...

Deleting that fuse is definitely an easy fix to get the gauge working again, but do you not think that there may still be a risk of a burnt trace on that board in the baffle, which would (could) cause an explosion?

 

[kustomkarl]

No, if there is a over load on the board it would blow the fuse in line in the harness or mpem. There shouldn't be any chance of an explosion.

Karl