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john charlton · 10-07-2022, 05:32 AM

Just wondered how many brass slip rings you fit I normally fit two but maybe one would be enough . I have found 3 or 4 which does seem overkill .

John same place same weather .

old31 · 10-07-2022, 06:57 AM

Just 2 with a drop of oil on them.

JayJay · 10-08-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by old31

Just 2 with a drop of oil on them.

ditto.

JayJay

HalcyonDays · 10-08-2022, 12:32 PM

The rebuild kits come with one, is that correct?

alexiskai · 10-08-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HalcyonDays

The rebuild kits come with one, is that correct?

Correct. I typically order an extra ring at the same time, or make sure there’s one in the gauge I can re-use.

Tom Endy · 10-08-2022, 01:41 PM

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The reason for using extra slip rings is to compensate for thinner gaskets than Henry used. The assembly could bottom out on the tank threads before there is a crush on the gasket. This will cause a fuel leak.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-cont...uge-Repair.pdf

Tom Endy

10-07-2022, 05:32 AM	#1
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Gas guage slip rings Just wondered how many brass slip rings you fit I normally fit two but maybe one would be enough . I have found 3 or 4 which does seem overkill . John same place same weather .

10-07-2022, 06:57 AM	#2
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	Re: Gas guage slip rings Just 2 with a drop of oil on them.

10-08-2022, 12:32 PM	#4
HalcyonDays Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 224	Re: Gas guage slip rings The rebuild kits come with one, is that correct?

10-08-2022, 01:41 PM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Gas guage slip rings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The reason for using extra slip rings is to compensate for thinner gaskets than Henry used. The assembly could bottom out on the tank threads before there is a crush on the gasket. This will cause a fuel leak. https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-cont...uge-Repair.pdf Tom Endy