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Old 03-03-2018, 08:32 AM   #5
BillEbob
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Default Re: Avoided possible catastrophe

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Originally Posted by wingski View Post
Bill, this might be been caused by a peoprene washer being used behind the gauge. I had the same thing happen, and when I pulled the fuel gauge that neoprene gasket had turned to goo. After really cleaning out all of that old gasket material, I made my own gasket out of carburetor gasket material and used permatex on both sides when I re-installed the gauge.

I had to make my own tool to tighten that fuel gauge ring while holding the starred gauge in place with a flat piece of aluminum ground on both ends so it fit into the star.

Problem solved,

Mike
Mike, a cork gasket was used -- it replaced the neoprene gasket that the previous owner (PO) had installed. Like you say, it had turned to goo. Until I open this up and take a look, I'm not sure what I'll find with the gasket -- maybe it slipped?

Bill
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