SBH,
I started the fuel thread. Mine was fixed by shooting carb cleaner in the injectors and leaving them for two days. Came out, turned it over and fuel squished like crazy. Plugged them in and it started right up. Been fine since. Now like you though, I have no fuel gauge. I put my plate back in the same position, as I marked it prior to removal. Did you figure yours out? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, John