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Earle · 03-04-2011, 01:14 PM

I'm "rebuilding" my gas gage because the cork float sank last summer. But I did something dumb - When I completely disassembled the gage a couple of months ago, I didn't note the order in which the parts (two cork gaskets, sight glass and black metal disc with level line) stack up under the "star" retaining ring.

Installing the finished gage assembly into the tank is pretty straight forward with the large cork gasket going under the gage assy flange and the two brass ring-gaskets on top of the flange - then the large "hex" retaining ring screwing in on top of it all.

I sure would appreciate someone helping me with the gage re-assembly sequence!

Note: I bought two kits from Snyders: One with a cork float and cork gaskets, and the other with a plastic/synthetic float and rubbet gaskets.

I have decided to use the plastic float so I never again have to deal with a soggy cork sinking, and I'm using the cork gaskets because they seem to have more thickness and "compressibility compliance" to allow them to be compressed tighter for a better leak seal. Any comments on this choice?

Thanks in advance,

Earle

Earle · 03-04-2011, 01:17 PM

Correction - "rubber" gaskets!....

Louis · 03-04-2011, 02:30 PM

Earle,
In Mike's "A" ford-able catalog page -[coupe51] their is a very good break-down of the gas gauge assy. my scanner is down or i would post the page.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-04-2011, 02:49 PM

I would only use CORK seals on the guage. The others get soft from the new overpriced gasojunk they sell today.

msmaron · 03-04-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I would only use CORK seals on the guage. The others get soft from the new overpriced gasojunk they sell today.

ONLY ONLY ONLY!! do not use that neoprene, i have seen it "melt" in gas today!

John Butts in CT · 03-04-2011, 04:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by msmaron

ONLY ONLY ONLY!! do not use that neoprene, i have seen it "melt" in gas today!

ABSOLUTELY. Stick with cork ONLY for the gaskets. It's a quick job to replace them as needed.

The HARD "plastic" floats do seem to hold up to ethanol, though.

I had neoprene gaskets turn into black goo and run down the inside of the glass over one winter, just from e10 FUMES.

NO problem with cork replacements now in four years.

JMHO

Earle · 03-04-2011, 04:14 PM

Thanks, Gents!

Cork forever....

Earle

John Butts in CT · 03-04-2011, 09:17 PM

Earle: Don Turley is exactly right about the assembly order. Let us know how you make out with your cork (I hope) gaskets.

Earle · 03-04-2011, 09:35 PM

Many thanks again!

A-Jay · 03-05-2011, 10:13 AM

I was given a gas gauge tool set that had the cork type gaskets. It had been sitting around for many years I think. The cork was very very thin, is that the normal, would old new cork still be good ? When I got the rubber ones they looked so much better to use. I know now about the fuel issues, and I will probily order a complete new gauge anyway. The coat hanger rod that holds the float was pretty rusty the lasr time I was in there?

03-04-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Help! - Gase Gage I'm "rebuilding" my gas gage because the cork float sank last summer. But I did something dumb - When I completely disassembled the gage a couple of months ago, I didn't note the order in which the parts (two cork gaskets, sight glass and black metal disc with level line) stack up under the "star" retaining ring. Installing the finished gage assembly into the tank is pretty straight forward with the large cork gasket going under the gage assy flange and the two brass ring-gaskets on top of the flange - then the large "hex" retaining ring screwing in on top of it all. I sure would appreciate someone helping me with the gage re-assembly sequence! Note: I bought two kits from Snyders: One with a cork float and cork gaskets, and the other with a plastic/synthetic float and rubbet gaskets. I have decided to use the plastic float so I never again have to deal with a soggy cork sinking, and I'm using the cork gaskets because they seem to have more thickness and "compressibility compliance" to allow them to be compressed tighter for a better leak seal. Any comments on this choice? Thanks in advance, Earle

03-04-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Re: Help! - Gase Gage Correction - "rubber" gaskets!....

03-04-2011, 02:30 PM	#3
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: Help! - Gase Gage Earle, In Mike's "A" ford-able catalog page -[coupe51] their is a very good break-down of the gas gauge assy. my scanner is down or i would post the page.

03-04-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Help! - Gase Gage I would only use CORK seals on the guage. The others get soft from the new overpriced gasojunk they sell today.

03-04-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Re: Help! - Gase Gage Thanks, Gents! Cork forever.... Earle

03-04-2011, 09:17 PM	#8
John Butts in CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Posts: 464	Re: Help! - Gase Gage Earle: Don Turley is exactly right about the assembly order. Let us know how you make out with your cork (I hope) gaskets. Last edited by John Butts in CT; 03-04-2011 at 09:39 PM. Reason: spelling (as usual)

03-04-2011, 09:35 PM	#9
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Re: Help! - Gase Gage Many thanks again!

03-05-2011, 10:13 AM	#10
A-Jay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, Va. Posts: 127	Re: Help! - Gase Gage I was given a gas gauge tool set that had the cork type gaskets. It had been sitting around for many years I think. The cork was very very thin, is that the normal, would old new cork still be good ? When I got the rubber ones they looked so much better to use. I know now about the fuel issues, and I will probily order a complete new gauge anyway. The coat hanger rod that holds the float was pretty rusty the lasr time I was in there? __________________ Where there's confusion, there's money!