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11-26-2020, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
I received my rebuild kit from Snyders (cork gaskets) but I did have a question. Do I need to use gasket cement anywhere on the reassembly, or just the corks by themselves?
I did order another kit originally but they were the neoprene gaskets. I saw a couple forums not recommending neoprene so I ordered a cork set. |
11-26-2020, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
No need for a sealant. In fact using one could make it near impossible to take out again in the future.
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11-26-2020, 04:49 PM | #3 |
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11-26-2020, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Question - I just noticed the replacement I received was a cork/neoprene gasket in the kit. Should I proceed with this, or look for a company that makes a "true" cork kit for the gas gauge?
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11-26-2020, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
The cork needs sealant on it or a float that will not sink eventually when exposed to gasoline
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11-26-2020, 05:27 PM | #6 |
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11-26-2020, 06:18 PM | #7 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Thanks all - I'll let you know how I work out. I can see the old cork attached and intact(thankfully). If I pull it up with a coat hanger it drops like a sinker once released. The kit came with the neoprene float.
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11-26-2020, 09:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Success thank you!!
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11-26-2020, 11:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
use maple syrup on cork gaskets, done dozens , down under use golden syrup,
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11-27-2020, 10:46 AM | #10 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Just do not buy it from Macs; the brass ring did not fit so I had to use the old one. No more Macs for me!
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11-27-2020, 10:51 AM | #11 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Love food based tricks..maple syrup?cool and you can lick your fingers to clean up!!
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11-27-2020, 11:41 AM | #12 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Are we talking corn syrup imitation maple syrup, or 100% real deal maple syrup?
Either way, I'm highly skeptical of this idea. The anti seize or sealing aspect, not the finger licking. |
11-27-2020, 08:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge
Mr moose ,?? e use golden syrup , as had no maple syrup , both work , petrol (gas) does not dissolve it, been using it some 40 years on the cork seals, never had a leak ,If you are highly skeptical then don,t do it , Some of the good great folk no longer post on here with tried tips as we get pissed off with knockers,
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