Classic/Antique Car Repair: 66 Mustang, hemmings motor news, fuel guage

Question
The fuel guage on my mustang does not work. stuck in the middle, but can go up to full but doesnt' go past middle. What do I do? I tried bending the sending unit rod but had no results still middle.

Answer
Disconnect the wire from the fuel gage to the sending unit. Ground the wire with a jumper. Turn on the key and if the dash gage goes up to full, the wiring and the dash gage is ok. The problem is a defect in the sender. There are companies that advertise in Hemmings Motor News that reproduce and sell these units. www.hemmings.com.