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Build a smarter gas gauge for your car. Flashes a lamp when your fuel supply falls to a user-defined level. Est. cost: $50.
ELECTRONICS HOBBYISTS HANDBOOK Spring 1994 pg. 14

Circuit to reverse the polarity of the signal from a fuel gauge sender.
ELECTRONICS NOW Jun 1997 (v.68#6) pg. 8

Simple roadside repairs for flat tire, fuel-related engine failure, electrical related failure and engine overheating. Includes suggestions for a take along emergency repair kit.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #250 Jul-Aug 1984 (v.34#6) pg. 103

A quick, cheap repair to stop minor gas tank leaks.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #315 Feb 1991 (v.41#2) pg. 90

Preventive maintenance tips for fuel filters.
HOME MECHANIX #711 Jul 1987 (v.83) pg. 26

Preventive maintenance tips for air, oil, and fuel filters,
HOME MECHANIX #738 Oct 1989 (v.85) pg. 38

Fuels and filters. (1) A look at major gasoline types and terminology. (2) Common fuel-system trouble signs. (3) Changing a fuel filter.
HOME MECHANIX #767 Jul-Aug 1992 (v.88) pg. 40

Using a voltmeter to check for a defective throttle-position sensor.
HOME MECHANIX #772 Feb 1993 (v.89) pg. 83

How to replace air and gas filters.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1978 (v.3#6) pg. 26

How to check and replace a fuel pump.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1983 (v.8#1) pg. 23

Troublshooting the fuel pump.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #445 Jun 1965 (v.61) pg. 114

Troubleshooting the new fuel line systems on cars with emission controls.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #530 Jul 1972 (v.68) pg. 82

How to replace hoses in your car's cooling, fuel and power steering systems.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #586 Mar 1977 (v.73) pg. 102

Auto ABCs. Simple steps to a cleaner engine. Changing air filter and fuel filter.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #628 Sep 1980 (v.76) pg. 37

Auto ABCs. What's what under the hood. A look at the various sub-systems which assist your engine, including carburetor/fuel system, electrical system and cooling system.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #637 Jun 1981 (v.77) pg. 16

Intake tuning for better fuel economy. How a replacement intake manifold can result in improved fuel economy.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #644 Jan 1982 (v.78) pg. 67

Plugging leaks to keep fluids in their place.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #660 May 1983 (v.79) pg. 102

Servicing a mechanical fuel pump.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #668 Jan 1984 (v.80) pg. 24

Woodburning truck. Alternative power system for a truck uses gases produced by burning wood to power the modified truck engine. Est. cost: $125.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #69 May-Jun 1981 pg. 126

Vehicle low-fuel indicator. Sounds alarm when fuel drops to a predetermined level.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Aug 1979 (v.16#2) pg. 34
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jan 1980 (v.17#1) pg. 6

Build a smart gas gauge that flashes an indicator light when the fuel supply falls to a user-defined level.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1993 (v.10#2) pg. 35

Repair your fuel pump.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1963 (v.119#6) pg. 158

Tips on correcting vapor lock and percolation in hot weather.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1964 (v.122#1) pg. 156

How to keep gas, oil and air filters working.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1966 (v.126#5) pg. 168

How to solve hard starting. If it isn't your battery or starter, it's ignition or fuel system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1967 (v.128#1) pg. 118

How to cure power loss during acceleration.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1967 (v.128#3) pg. 122

How to troubleshoot and rebuild your fuel pump.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1967 (v.128#4) pg. 144

Stalling, how to find and fix the trouble.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1967 (v.128#5) pg. 144

Correcting vapor lock in fuel pump and lines and percolation in the carburetor.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1968 (v.130#1) pg. 118

How and where to look for leaks in auto systems carrying oil, coolant and fuel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1972 (v.137#3) pg. 118

Installing and using a miles-per-gallon meter.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1972 (v.137#5) pg. 166

Cleaning or replacing dirty oil, fuel or air filters.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1972 (v.138#1) pg. 124

Car Care Guide. How to service your car's fuel system.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1973 (v.139#5) pg. S10

A troubleshooting guide to locating and fixing hesitation or flat-spot acceleration.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1973 (v.140#3) pg. 146

Car Care Guide. Servicing the fuel and emission control systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1974 (v.141#5) pg. S38 (168+)

How to install an auxiliary fuel tank in your car.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1974 (v.141#6) pg. 148

PM 1975 Car Care Guide. Lubrication, fluid, and fuel systems: how they work and how to keep them working.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1975 (v.143#5) pg. 137

Do not let vapor hose which runs from carburetor to charcoal canister have any dips which could collect fuel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1975 (v.144#5) pg. 40

An orderly and logical approach for tracking down and curing the cause of engine misfire.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1976 (v.145#2) pg. 106

Tip on cleaning in-line fuel filters regularly.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1976 (v.145#4) pg. 26

Troubleshooting fuel systems and gasoline questions. PM 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 196

Fifth Annual Car Care Guide. Part 13. Fuel system.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1977 (v.147#5) pg. 198

Your fuel system: All you need to know about it. How to check it out and how to repair it.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1977 (v.148#5) pg. 120

Answers to questions about converting a car to propane.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1979 (v.152#3) pg. 48A

How to inspect and maintain carburetors and fuel systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 160

My 30,000 miles on propane. What you should know before converting your car to propane gas.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1980 (v.153#4) pg. 108

Troubleshooting fuel system problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1982 (v.158#5) pg. 35

How to solve cold start problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1985 (v.162#2) pg. 47

Tips on replacing fuel, oil and air filters.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1989 (v.166#5) pg. 178

Replacing auto filters. Instructions for replacing oil, air, and gasoline filters.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1991 (v.168#6) pg. 82

Troubleshooting a car's fuel-management system (fuel-injection, fuel pump, carburetor, ...).
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1992 (v.169#5) pg. 80

Plugging fuel and vapor leaks.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1992 (v.169#5) pg. 95

Replacing a fuel filter (annually or every 12,000 miles) is an important do-it-yourself maintenance task.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1994 (v.171#2) pg. 86

How to replace a car's in-tank fuel pump.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1997 (v.174#12) pg. 136

Tip to repair fuel line leaks at couplings.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1966 (v.188#4) pg. 212

Build a blinker to remind you when the car gas tank is running low.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1970 (v.196#4) pg. 98

How to convert a car to run on LP gas in five easy steps for less than $500.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1970 (v.197#1) pg. 43

Build a low-fuel indicator for GM cars.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1970 (v.197#5) pg. 95

Troubleshooting your car's fuel system. First in a series on troubleshooting your car.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1973 (v.202#1) pg. 81

Auto-maintenance basics. Part 14. Car filters. What to know and how to change them. Covers air, fuel and oil filters.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1977 (v.210#3) pg. 128

The thinking man's guide to car maintenance. Fuel-delivery systems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1982 (v.220#6) pg. 95

Tip: Use "Velcro" to attach gas cap to inside of filler door so that it won't get lost during refueling.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1985 (v.226#1) pg. 94

Tip on installing a switch to cut off an electric fuel pump if the oil pressure falls too low or the engine floods.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1988 (v.233#1) pg. 98

Testing and fixing fuel pumps.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jan 1964 (v.35#1) pg. 87

Modify a 3/8" square drive extension bar into a short socket wrench for use when removing and installing engine fuel pumps.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #164 Mar 1990 (v.14#8) pg. 31

King-Seeley hydrostatic gasoline gauges. How they work and servicing tips.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #170 Sep 1990 (v.15#2) pg. 23

Fuel system troubleshooting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #174 Jan 1991 (v.15#6) pg. 20

Correct application of Teflon tape to threaded fuel fittings.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #176 Mar 1991 (v.15#8) pg. 18
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #179 Jun 1991 (v.15#11) pg. 33

Tip to prevent sediment and water entering the fuel line from flat-bottom gas tanks .
SKINNED KNUCKLES #177 Apr 1991 (v.15#9) pg. 22

King-Seeley gas gauge. Operation, servicing, and restoration.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #185 Dec 1991 (v.16#5) pg. 15

Troubleshooting the Stewart fuel-system vacuum tank.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #187 Feb 1992 (v.16#7) pg. 29

Tip on adapting a metal tube to more securely grip a rubber hose (such as an automobile gas line).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #212 Mar 1994 (v.18#8) pg. 34

Tip on keeping metal fuel or brake lines from failing by bending a loop in the line to absorb vibrations.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #212 Mar 1994 (v.18#8) pg. 34

Tip on using beer to clean a gas sediment bowl of deposits.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #213 Apr 1994 (v.18#9) pg. 31

Mechanical fuel pump troubleshooting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #220 Nov 1994 (v.19#4) pg. 19

An analysis of the vacuum tank fuel delivery system found in some old cars.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #228 Jul 1995 (v.19#12) pg. 19

Gunson Colortune. A visual aid system for carburetor and fuel system diagnosis and adjustment. Includes tip on making an adapter for the special 14mm spark plug (which is part of the Colortune kit) so that it will fit other spark plug openings.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #229 Aug 1995 (v.20#1) pg. 15

Cars of the 1930s. Fuel pump troubleshooting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #233 Dec 1995 (v.20#5) pg. 15

Fuel and oil line fittings on cars of the 1930s.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #241 Aug 1996 (v.21#1) pg. 9
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #242 Sep 1996 (v.21#2) pg. 3
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #245 Dec 1996 (v.21#5) pg. 35

Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 11. Fuel system and carburetion.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #243 Oct 1996 (v.21#3) pg. 6

Repairing and rebuilding vintage mechanical diaphragm fuel pumps to use modern fuels.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #248 Mar 1997 (v.21#8) pg. 12

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