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bobgreco · 07-10-2011, 06:07 AM

The cork appears to have fallen off the gas gauge on my truck. The Les Adnrews book is not very clear about how to remove the assembly. Can anyone describe the process beyond remove the outer ring and lift out the assembly? Does it come out through the tank or through the cab?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Bob

gunmetal blue · 07-10-2011, 06:33 AM

Firs thing make sure the gas is below the gas guage. If not you will need to drain so of the gas out in some container. Use the tools for losening the front face. Don't total take that apart, now go the gas tank with a coat hanger that you have staiten out. Then bend a small lop to look like a fish hook, put it in gas tank and hook on to gas guage. From gas fill hole top. Once you have hooked on to it, pole tiet and bend wire over so it don't fall in gas tan. Go back in and take the nuts off the gas guage so it will swing on the coat hanger in gas tank. Then slowly pull the gas guage out the gas fill hole. to put back to in just reverse, what you just done. Good luck it is pretty easy because I did it.

1931 flamingo · 07-10-2011, 07:17 AM

Why the coat hanger trick?? Loosen nut, remove everything into the passenger compartment. JMO
Paul in CT

ddweave · 07-10-2011, 07:22 AM

Hmmm. It would be a real trick to pull the gas gauge out the fill hole. How did you put it back?

Tom Endy · 07-10-2011, 11:49 AM

There is a tool set available from most Model A parts suppliers. It is made of soft metal so as not to damage the finish on the gauge surface. Bratton part number 13520, page 58.

Unscrew the entire assembly from the dash front and lift it out. Be sure the gas level is below the gauge. Pull the fuse before you start. Don't use a vacuum cleaner to clear the debris from the gauge area as it will suck gas fumes into the sparking motor.

Pay particular attention to the parts sequence as you take it apart so you can assemble it correctly. Repair kits are available from most Model A parts suppliers.

Instead of installing a new cork or neoprene float, a brass float from a discarded Tilotson carburetor can be used. It is shaped such that it will fit through the gauge opening. Just solder the float onto the end of the wand. So far additives to gas will not attack brass.

Tom Endy

hardtimes · 07-10-2011, 01:34 PM

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Bob,
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pprather · 07-11-2011, 07:46 PM

Here's the replacement float that I recommend. Shaped like the cork one, but made if brass,etc.

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/...gory_Code=1067

07-10-2011, 06:07 AM	#1
bobgreco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 222	Gas gauge assembly help The cork appears to have fallen off the gas gauge on my truck. The Les Adnrews book is not very clear about how to remove the assembly. Can anyone describe the process beyond remove the outer ring and lift out the assembly? Does it come out through the tank or through the cab? Any help would be much appreciated. Bob

07-10-2011, 06:33 AM	#2
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: Gas gauge assembly help Firs thing make sure the gas is below the gas guage. If not you will need to drain so of the gas out in some container. Use the tools for losening the front face. Don't total take that apart, now go the gas tank with a coat hanger that you have staiten out. Then bend a small lop to look like a fish hook, put it in gas tank and hook on to gas guage. From gas fill hole top. Once you have hooked on to it, pole tiet and bend wire over so it don't fall in gas tan. Go back in and take the nuts off the gas guage so it will swing on the coat hanger in gas tank. Then slowly pull the gas guage out the gas fill hole. to put back to in just reverse, what you just done. Good luck it is pretty easy because I did it.

07-10-2011, 07:17 AM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Gas gauge assembly help Why the coat hanger trick?? Loosen nut, remove everything into the passenger compartment. JMO Paul in CT

07-10-2011, 07:22 AM	#4
ddweave Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 81	Re: Gas gauge assembly help Hmmm. It would be a real trick to pull the gas gauge out the fill hole. How did you put it back? __________________ Doug in Waterloo

07-10-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Gas gauge assembly help There is a tool set available from most Model A parts suppliers. It is made of soft metal so as not to damage the finish on the gauge surface. Bratton part number 13520, page 58. Unscrew the entire assembly from the dash front and lift it out. Be sure the gas level is below the gauge. Pull the fuse before you start. Don't use a vacuum cleaner to clear the debris from the gauge area as it will suck gas fumes into the sparking motor. Pay particular attention to the parts sequence as you take it apart so you can assemble it correctly. Repair kits are available from most Model A parts suppliers. Instead of installing a new cork or neoprene float, a brass float from a discarded Tilotson carburetor can be used. It is shaped such that it will fit through the gauge opening. Just solder the float onto the end of the wand. So far additives to gas will not attack brass. Tom Endy

07-10-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: Gas gauge assembly help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob, Buy the BEST tool set of the two available, for best results/least damage to parts!

07-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
pprather Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Roselle, IL Posts: 37	Re: Gas gauge assembly help Here's the replacement float that I recommend. Shaped like the cork one, but made if brass,etc. http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/...gory_Code=1067