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Old 08-08-2025, 09:35 AM   #15
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Default Re: fuel tank capacity

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Originally Posted by nkaminar View Post
In the 1980's I had a Model A with a plastic window in the gas gauge. It was formed so that there was a magnifying feature that made the gas level easier to read. This was when ethanol was starting to be added to gasoline. The ethanol dissolved the nice plastic window.
Been there - it, along with the rubber gasket, were dissolving in the e-gas and began leaking into the car. Short term, while waiting for USPS to deliver rebuild kit, was to not fill over 3/4 - but, that's not a good long term solution IMHO.
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