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08-20-2016, 11:45 AM | #1 |
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Question on Gas Gauge Window
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My original gauge was in bad shape and so added a repop unit, my question is about the center window part, does that threaded window center section need to be super tight and/or sealed with Permatex? Mine spins in and out quite easily and naturally I don't want gas leaks. Thanks and sorry for the noob question, Jim
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08-20-2016, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question on Gas Gauge Window
I just used permatex gasket sealer on the two cork pieces. Then tighten until tight, let cure for a bit and fill.
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08-20-2016, 02:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Question on Gas Gauge Window
I use cork gaskets and no sealer. Just be sure to use the right tool to make sure the inner and outer nuts are tight. Use the brass rings of course.
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08-20-2016, 02:31 PM | #4 |
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I do the same as Tom... Cork & no sealer..
The repo gas gauge nuts have been a problem lately screwing together... The thread pitch is wrong |
08-20-2016, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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I used the cork and brass washers, but added gas-resistant sealer. My only questionable spot was when tightening outer ring, the inner ring kept wanting to turn allowing the whole thing to spin.
Didn't know if I should go back and seal that inner star ring as well? Thanks, Jim
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08-20-2016, 04:44 PM | #7 |
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Once the inner nut is tight I use the tool to hold it from turning while I tighten the outer nut.
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Re: Question on Gas Gauge Window
A side question, is the glass with a magnifying bubble in the middle factory or aftermarket. If it was stock when did they use them.
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"The early 1928 gas gauge had a vertical oval opening with a flat lens and was used through May 1928. In April 1928 the gas gauge was redesigned from a nickel plated steel casting to an aluminum die casting, nickel plated on the exposed face. Nickel plating was not used after June 1928. The aluminum frame gauges had a magnifying glass lens with a horizontal oval opening through mid 1929." |
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