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larrys40 · 08-07-2014, 10:29 AM

The repro gauge assemblies are ok and fit function well, although, if you want the correct "restored" appearance I would restore an original gauge

Always assemble the gauge,glass, inner nut on the bench with the inner nut tight, and install the cork gasket and outer ring and nut once that's all done
I would recommend calibrating the gauge by bending the wire up or down so that when the tank is full and empty it registers as such
I install the neophrene floats on the arm with some thin stainless wire for insurance safety twisted nice and neat

Easy and enjoyable project as mike v says
Larry shepars

08-07-2014, 10:29 AM	#18
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,032	Re: Question on gas gauge replacement The repro gauge assemblies are ok and fit function well, although, if you want the correct "restored" appearance I would restore an original gauge Always assemble the gauge,glass, inner nut on the bench with the inner nut tight, and install the cork gasket and outer ring and nut once that's all done I would recommend calibrating the gauge by bending the wire up or down so that when the tank is full and empty it registers as such I install the neophrene floats on the arm with some thin stainless wire for insurance safety twisted nice and neat Easy and enjoyable project as mike v says Larry shepars