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1931 flamingo · 10-31-2013, 08:16 AM

I would delay the install and GET CORK GASKETS, don't forget the brass washers. FWIW
Also disconnect the battery before messing with the gas tank.

Paul in CT

ronn · 10-31-2013, 08:22 AM

ethanol isn't a problem....?

OK, I'll start blaming Dupont for poor plastic quality in their gas lines, etc.

need to blame someone....

Lembomw · 10-31-2013, 08:43 AM

Last year I had the same thing happen when I installed a repo gauge in my Tudor. The problem was as Richard Wilson described in his post, and I repaired it exactly the same way Richard did. The JB Weld seems to be holding up well.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-31-2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I would delay the install and GET CORK GASKETS, don't forget the brass washers. FWIW
Also disconnect the battery before messing with the gas tank.

Paul in CT

I agree with Paul.
The cork gaskets work great for the gauge, but the black gaskets swell and gell with ethanol.

johnsor · 10-31-2013, 09:54 AM

I recently purchased an item from one of the popular "A" part suppliers that was totally inferior for it's intended use. In calling them they told me to send it back. My advice to them was if they agreed that it was inferior, to discontinue its sale. Such action is what separates good suppliers from some others and where my future business will go. Like so many things, it comes down to trust in the supplier to sell you items of expected quality.

BlueSunoco · 10-31-2013, 11:03 AM

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[QUOTE=MrWzrd;755274]I always laugh at ethanol comments. Ethenol has been used in gasoline since the 1900's and upwards of 25% by volume. (Standard Oil in the 1920's) It has never been a problem until marketers of new products created a problem to scare the public into change.

It wasn't a problem then and it isn't a problem

Actually, no. This statement is wrong sorry! You're confusing Ethanol with the use of lead in gasoline.

That's OK because both subjects have been beat to death anyway time to move on we'll overlook it.........

10-31-2013, 08:16 AM	#21
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: New gas gauge arm fell off in tank I would delay the install and GET CORK GASKETS, don't forget the brass washers. FWIW Also disconnect the battery before messing with the gas tank. Paul in CT

10-31-2013, 08:22 AM	#22
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,785	Re: New gas gauge arm fell off in tank ethanol isn't a problem....? OK, I'll start blaming Dupont for poor plastic quality in their gas lines, etc. need to blame someone....

10-31-2013, 08:43 AM	#23
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Re: New gas gauge arm fell off in tank Last year I had the same thing happen when I installed a repo gauge in my Tudor. The problem was as Richard Wilson described in his post, and I repaired it exactly the same way Richard did. The JB Weld seems to be holding up well.

10-31-2013, 09:54 AM	#25
johnsor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spooner, Wisconsin Posts: 242	Re: New gas gauge arm fell off in tank I recently purchased an item from one of the popular "A" part suppliers that was totally inferior for it's intended use. In calling them they told me to send it back. My advice to them was if they agreed that it was inferior, to discontinue its sale. Such action is what separates good suppliers from some others and where my future business will go. Like so many things, it comes down to trust in the supplier to sell you items of expected quality.

10-31-2013, 11:03 AM	#26
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: New gas gauge arm fell off in tank Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) [QUOTE=MrWzrd;755274]I always laugh at ethanol comments. Ethenol has been used in gasoline since the 1900's and upwards of 25% by volume. (Standard Oil in the 1920's) It has never been a problem until marketers of new products created a problem to scare the public into change. It wasn't a problem then and it isn't a problem Actually, no. This statement is wrong sorry! You're confusing Ethanol with the use of lead in gasoline. That's OK because both subjects have been beat to death anyway time to move on we'll overlook it.........