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kbinde2 · 11-10-2016, 04:49 PM

Gas gauge at zero, not moving, after some investigation found that the float had separated from the rod.! I don't think it will do any harm until I get a
new (replacement) unit, or fish it out and try to restore this one.
Any ideas..? Thanks, kb

grantsauder · 11-10-2016, 05:04 PM

Just rebuilt mine for my 30 Tudor. Use new alcohol resistant float and REUSE your existing unit. Use cork gaskets and at least two brass washers. Repro gas gages DO NOT fit.
Have fun, use steel wrenches from the dealers. Regards Grant

C26Pinelake · 11-10-2016, 05:51 PM

Make sure you have an in tank filter in case the cork disintegrates. Wayne

TinCup · 11-10-2016, 05:56 PM

If it hasn't happened to you yet it will. I used the updated float but recently have used the brass float that is now available for another car.

Big hammer · 11-10-2016, 07:37 PM

Smith and Jones antique auto parts sell a brass float 10$ Made for our A's

tbirdtbird · 11-10-2016, 08:02 PM

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rebuild or replace

Nabco · 11-10-2016, 08:18 PM

Check out this thread, right now I use this method and I bet a lot of guys do.....post #5 for details.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ighlight=Ruler

C26Pinelake · 11-10-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabco

Check out this thread, right now I use this method and I bet a lot of guys do.....post #5 for details.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ighlight=Ruler

Obviously I am wrong, I thought the A had 10 gallon capacity, not 11?. Wayne

11-10-2016, 04:49 PM	#1
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Gauge at zero..! Gas gauge at zero, not moving, after some investigation found that the float had separated from the rod.! I don't think it will do any harm until I get a new (replacement) unit, or fish it out and try to restore this one. Any ideas..? Thanks, kb

11-10-2016, 05:04 PM	#2
grantsauder Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: St. Davids, Ontario, Canada Posts: 84	Re: Gauge at zero..! Just rebuilt mine for my 30 Tudor. Use new alcohol resistant float and REUSE your existing unit. Use cork gaskets and at least two brass washers. Repro gas gages DO NOT fit. Have fun, use steel wrenches from the dealers. Regards Grant

11-10-2016, 05:51 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Gauge at zero..! Make sure you have an in tank filter in case the cork disintegrates. Wayne

11-10-2016, 05:56 PM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Gauge at zero..! If it hasn't happened to you yet it will. I used the updated float but recently have used the brass float that is now available for another car. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

11-10-2016, 08:02 PM	#6
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Gauge at zero..! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) rebuild or replace __________________ '31 180A

11-10-2016, 07:37 PM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Gauge at zero..! Smith and Jones antique auto parts sell a brass float 10$ Made for our A's

11-10-2016, 08:18 PM	#7
Nabco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dublin, OH & Clyde, NC Posts: 494	Re: Gauge at zero..! Check out this thread, right now I use this method and I bet a lot of guys do.....post #5 for details. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ighlight=Ruler __________________ 1930 Deluxe Coupe "Sister"