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11-29-2010, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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Fuel guage removal
Im trying to get the fuel guage out of the stock tank on my 30 coupe. Its been in there a while and I didnt want to force it or break it. Im assuming the bezel twists off some how? I did a search but didnt come up with anything. Thanks !
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11-29-2010, 10:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
It is best to use the two tools available from the suppliers of a local club "tool crib" to remove and replace the guage. The outer nut holds the guage in place and frequently is tight but will come off with the proper tool. A large socket will most likely work as well, just be sure it fits well and is held very tightly against the nut when being turned. The nut does have right hand threads. Gar Williams
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11-29-2010, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
Right hand threads.. thanks, I never would have guessed that.
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11-29-2010, 12:19 PM | #4 |
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11-29-2010, 12:47 PM | #5 |
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11-30-2010, 07:04 AM | #6 |
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11-30-2010, 09:03 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
Make sure while it's apart you ck the float, if cork you might want to replace with new style which isn't (so far) affected by the new gas. Also some say cork gskt superior to the neoprene.
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11-30-2010, 10:07 AM | #8 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
A little lacquer thinner will disolve eighty years of dried up gasoline if it doesnt turn easily.
Be careful it doesn't run down the dash board. |
11-30-2010, 12:19 PM | #9 |
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MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING DASH PLATE !!!!!!!!!
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11-30-2010, 03:05 PM | #10 |
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Thanks, I wish I was the stage of this build where I had a battery connected
This tank hasnt had fuel in it or electricty through it in decades. I appreciate the help guys. |
11-30-2010, 05:51 PM | #11 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
If you use someones tools or decide to buy a ste, steer clear of the ones made of aluminum. They oftentimes slip off and do more harm than good. Bratton's has a set of steel tools (#13520) for $8.40. I'm sure other suppliers have them also. Don/WI
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11-30-2010, 10:40 PM | #12 | |
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YES DON ! I agree just changed my gauge glass it was very foggy and you could not see the numbers at all ... Seems someone had worked on it before years ago and replaced it with a plastic "Glass" piece ...You can tell these right away they have a little built in magnifying lens in front ! If you have one with the magnifying lens and find it is plastic ( try to scratch it with a pen knife ) replace it before the ethanol in our modern gasoline fogs it up or worse eats it right out ...Anyway I bought the STEEL tools and had no problem replacing the lens ...I used the neoprene gaskets and neoprene float and sure hope they hold up ok ...Now I can see how much gas is in the tank ! B0B in Michigan |
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11-30-2010, 11:35 PM | #13 |
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Hold on, Bob. Speaking from (painful) personal experience... original style varnished cork gaskets outlast neoprene when exposed to E10. Our friends in NZ and OZ also suggest adding molasses to the gaskets, but that may just be a southern hemisphere thing I keep a couple of sets of varnished cork gaskets on hand. It's a quick job to replace all of the gaskets, and (to my mind) far preferable to finding black goo obscuring the gas gauge.
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12-01-2010, 08:51 AM | #14 |
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Re: Fuel guage removal
In previous posts on this subject maple syrup was suggested as a lubricant. FWIW
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