Fuel guage removal

[54bomb]

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 !

[Aerocraft]

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

[54bomb]

Right hand threads.. thanks, I never would have guessed that.

[dmaxweb]

Originally Posted by 54bomb

Right hand threads.. thanks, I never would have guessed that.

Right Hand Threads = Right to tighten/Left to loosen (normal thread)

[54bomb]

Originally Posted by dmaxweb

Right Hand Threads = Right to tighten/Left to loosen (normal thread)

oh right , sorry

[A-Jay]

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Borrow or even buy the two tools ,they are cheap and there are a few different designs but they will work much better than using your every day tools. When you put it back together you should use new gaskets cork or neoprene. If your crome peices (2) around the little window are discolored this is the time to replace them while its apart. 18-25 bucks tops for all,

[1931 flamingo]

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.
Paul in CT

[Bruce Adams]

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.

[1931 flamingo]

MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING DASH PLATE !!!!!!!!!
pAUL IN ct

[54bomb]

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.

[Don/WI]

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

[B0B]

Originally Posted by Don/WI

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

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

[John Butts in CT]

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.

[1931 flamingo]

In previous posts on this subject maple syrup was suggested as a lubricant. FWIW
Paul in CT