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01-16-2015, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
If you are not supposed to use the cork float for the gas gauge because of the enthanol, then why should you use cork gaskets and not neoprene? I ordered parts to rebuild my gas gauge and at the time I thought I had read you are supposed to use neoprene gaskets, but upon further reading it seems most are saying to use cork gaskets. Can I use the neoprene gaskets I ordered from Snyders, or is it a "no no". Thanks
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01-16-2015, 11:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
If you are using cork gaskets, make sure they are the very thin ones. Most of the overseas stuff is considerably too thick and will have your glass retainers so far out that they will catch only a thread or two. I never have used the neoprene gaskets, so I have no advice on that. You may be better off to buy a thin sheet of cork and cut your own gaskets for this application. We have a vender in All Ford, Campbell, CA which is close and they have the correct gaskets at a reasonable rate.
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01-17-2015, 12:31 AM | #3 |
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Re: Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
Use the cork gaskets, as the crap gas will mess up the neoprene gaskets. I'm also using a cork float that I installed in the 90's, and it's doing fine. Before I installed it I did spray it with another protective coating of ? Can't remember if it was clear lacquer or varnish I used, but so far so good.
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01-17-2015, 08:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
I replaced mine four years ago with the original cork, and in two months was no longer working again. Replaced it with the neoprene one and both times used the cork gasket, but coated the gasket with vasalene on both sides, and never had a leak and still working well.
Hope that gives you something to consider! Tom
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Re: Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
the ethanol will attack the neoprene gauge gaskets quickly, so by using cork you will get a much longer service life from them.
the modern ethanol proof float is not neoprene but made of a phenolic type material. i have not had one fail yet |
01-17-2015, 09:37 AM | #8 |
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I didn't realize the float wasn't neoprean. Yes to the cork and vasalene.
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Some time ago someone here suggested maple syrup instead of the Vaseline........................but yes to the cork.
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snyders and brattons carry the same thing youll be fine
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Re: Cork vs. Neoprene gaskets
I agree with Mike V and Mitch. I replace a lot of gas gauge gaskets while doing service work and I always use the cork gaskets and neophrene float tied on with Stainelss wire to the float wire. it's on tight, doesn't come off, and the cork gaskets if installed carefully will last for many years. Don't forget to calibrate the gas gauge with a wire up to the top for full and down low to empty. Bend wire slightly if needed to adjust. You can do this through the fill hole using a coat hanger wire or something to pull up on the float while gauge is in for a check.
I just did one this last week on one. The like to use a slight bit of kroil or very light lube on the gas gauge outer nut as it helps it to go on easier and get it tight. If you can get your hands on the original 5Z gas gauge tools, especially the outer one it sure makes the job easier for removal/replacement. I didn't sell my extra set at hershey this last year ( can't believe no one bit or knew what they were) so sold them on ebay a while back. Larry Shepard |
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