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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 02:53 PM
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Was time to update fuel lines, check valve, filter and regulator housing. In the tank 16 years is long enough. Is it possible to install the module assembly so that the pickup is not at the bottom of the tank?
Rode after install, she ran well. This morning, she sputtered and died on me, there was prolly just short of a gallon. Acted like empty. Put a gallon roughly, she starts. Head to station, fill up was 3.3 g. So it seems that empty is now at about 1.5 . I didn't have any issues putting the assembly back in, wasn't forced and all top plate screws went in as expected. WTF?
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 04:20 PM
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You didn't say model or year, but using my advanced math skills and reading your question closely, I assume you are talking about a 2006 EFI softail....?

Based on all you've done, I would first look at the fuel tank crossover hose...
Could you have pinched it?
Could some debris have plugged it?
Maybe it's too old and collapsed internally.

If that's new and/or in good shape.. I'd say time to check your work...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 04:37 PM
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Can you get a mirror in to check the float? May be hung on those two wires.

I personally never use the gage or heaven forbidden, the light.

I just reset the trip ever fill up. I know the magic number when to stop. It's easier for me to see it then gage and I can only see the light at night.

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