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08-13-2021, 06:45 PM | #1 |
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Model A gas gauge parts ?
Among the parts that make up a model A gas guage, are a variety of ‘gaskets’.
Among the gaskets… is a brass band/ring/gasket. QUESTION: Without guessing, can anyone explain the function(s)/reason for existence of this metal ring(s), in gas gauge ? Also, IF THIS IS A proper gas gauge part…. HOW many such brass rings are used in a gas gauge ? Also, where is brass ring located in a properly rebuilt gas gauge ? |
08-13-2021, 07:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A gas gauge parts ?
The brass ring is a slip ring that enables tightening the outer nut without rotating the inner parts. In other words, the brass ring reduces friction.
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08-13-2021, 08:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Model A gas gauge parts ?
My experience has been that you need more than one brass slip ring. Reason, I have had the assembly bottom out on the threads before it was tight on the gaskets and it leaked fuel. doesn't hurt to put two or three on.
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Re: Model A gas gauge parts ?
Same experience here. I thought it might be that the cork was compressed a little, found that happened when I fixed a sunken cork float. Added a second brass ring and it sealed better.
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08-14-2021, 01:40 AM | #7 | |
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GOOD info and helpful response ! I just got a “ rebuild “ kit from ford parts vendor….NO BRASS RING included ! I reviewed couple of my MODEL A shop manuals. No mention of brass ring… nor where it would be installed ! If a guy needs 2or3 to get a good no leak seal…where can I buy them. BTW… the gauge that I just took out… has no brass ging(s) !! No wonder some one put a mess of sealants in to TRY to seal gauge. |
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08-14-2021, 07:11 AM | #10 |
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Use CORK gaskets, NOT the neoprene ones. Some say to assemble with a little Maple Syrup on the washers. FWIW
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08-14-2021, 08:26 AM | #11 |
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I revised my tip to have 2 brass slip rings as Tom Endy suggests. As I recall, I did use 2 slip rings to get good clamp-up. Please discard the sketches above and use this one. Double click on the sketch to enlarge it.
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Some vendors sell a gas gauge kit with a blue paper slip ring instead of the brass slip ring. I always use the brass one. It is usually the neoprene gasket set that has the paper slip ring. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 08-17-2021 at 09:02 AM. |
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08-14-2021, 09:36 AM | #13 |
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Re: Model A gas gauge parts ?
Some early gauges used "paper" gaskets (1/32 fiber) and the 1/16 cork won't fit, the plate guide hole is too far inward. The newer faceplate tab also needs filing to fit the smaller hole. Steve Plucker has descriptions on his site.
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08-14-2021, 10:34 AM | #14 |
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Bratton's carries both the gaskets and the brass shims
13570 gas gauge gaskets $2.50 set 13571 gas gauge brass shims $1.15 each Tom Endy |
08-15-2021, 01:34 AM | #15 |
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Y-Blockhead,
Thanks for your help and info… regarding the blue SLIP ring paper ring. Never heard of that situation ? AND, thanks for the referenced video ! |
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I got a blue paper slip ring in the kit from Snyder's, I think it was. Too small at least for my repop and it broke. Brass ring from Mike's fit nicely.
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08-17-2021, 02:28 AM | #17 | |
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Well I used the schematic of gas gauge proper parts , and installation while finishing up a repair job of ‘29 gas gauge. Excess sealant usage , was only part of problem ! Whoever put this gas gauge in this A….did not know sequence of parts install. I got it all cleaned , and all parts/gaskets installed… including TWO brass rings. Fingers crossed, it wont leak !! Thanks all for your good help !! |
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