Gas gauge assembly help
 

The cork appears to have fallen off the gas gauge on my truck. The Les Adnrews book is not very clear about how to remove the assembly. Can anyone describe the process beyond remove the outer ring and lift out the assembly? Does it come out through the tank or through the cab?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Bob

Re: Gas gauge assembly help
 

Firs thing make sure the gas is below the gas guage. If not you will need to drain so of the gas out in some container. Use the tools for losening the front face. Don't total take that apart, now go the gas tank with a coat hanger that you have staiten out. Then bend a small lop to look like a fish hook, put it in gas tank and hook on to gas guage. From gas fill hole top. Once you have hooked on to it, pole tiet and bend wire over so it don't fall in gas tan. Go back in and take the nuts off the gas guage so it will swing on the coat hanger in gas tank. Then slowly pull the gas guage out the gas fill hole. to put back to in just reverse, what you just done. Good luck it is pretty easy because I did it.

Re: Gas gauge assembly help
 

Why the coat hanger trick?? Loosen nut, remove everything into the passenger compartment. JMO
Paul in CT

Re: Gas gauge assembly help
 

Hmmm. It would be a real trick to pull the gas gauge out the fill hole. How did you put it back?

Re: Gas gauge assembly help
 

There is a tool set available from most Model A parts suppliers. It is made of soft metal so as not to damage the finish on the gauge surface. Bratton part number 13520, page 58.

Unscrew the entire assembly from the dash front and lift it out. Be sure the gas level is below the gauge. Pull the fuse before you start. Don't use a vacuum cleaner to clear the debris from the gauge area as it will suck gas fumes into the sparking motor.

Pay particular attention to the parts sequence as you take it apart so you can assemble it correctly. Repair kits are available from most Model A parts suppliers.

Instead of installing a new cork or neoprene float, a brass float from a discarded Tilotson carburetor can be used. It is shaped such that it will fit through the gauge opening. Just solder the float onto the end of the wand. So far additives to gas will not attack brass.

Tom Endy

Re: Gas gauge assembly help
 

Bob,
Buy the BEST tool set of the two available, for best results/least damage to parts!

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Here's the replacement float that I recommend. Shaped like the cork one, but made if brass,etc.

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/...gory_Code=1067