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mgambuzza · 11-26-2020, 04:18 PM

I received my rebuild kit from Snyders (cork gaskets) but I did have a question. Do I need to use gasket cement anywhere on the reassembly, or just the corks by themselves?

I did order another kit originally but they were the neoprene gaskets. I saw a couple forums not recommending neoprene so I ordered a cork set.

Synchro909 · 11-26-2020, 04:37 PM

No need for a sealant. In fact using one could make it near impossible to take out again in the future.

DBrer · 11-26-2020, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synchro909

No need for a sealant. In fact using one could make it near impossible to take out again in the future.

I agree, I installed mine with no sealant and no leaks.

mgambuzza · 11-26-2020, 05:04 PM

Question - I just noticed the replacement I received was a cork/neoprene gasket in the kit. Should I proceed with this, or look for a company that makes a "true" cork kit for the gas gauge?

TMarsh · 11-26-2020, 05:23 PM

The cork needs sealant on it or a float that will not sink eventually when exposed to gasoline

Ruth · 11-26-2020, 05:27 PM

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I use the cork/neoprene gaskets from Snyder's with no problems, no sealant needed. Get the brass slip ring also. I don't believe it is included with the gasket set.

mgambuzza · 11-26-2020, 06:18 PM

Thanks all - I'll let you know how I work out. I can see the old cork attached and intact(thankfully). If I pull it up with a coat hanger it drops like a sinker once released. The kit came with the neoprene float.

mgambuzza · 11-26-2020, 09:02 PM

Success thank you!!

quickchange · 11-26-2020, 11:07 PM

use maple syrup on cork gaskets, done dozens , down under use golden syrup,

gary678* · 11-27-2020, 10:46 AM

Just do not buy it from Macs; the brass ring did not fit so I had to use the old one. No more Macs for me!

Jack Shaft · 11-27-2020, 10:51 AM

Love food based tricks..maple syrup?cool and you can lick your fingers to clean up!!

Mister Moose · 11-27-2020, 11:41 AM

Are we talking corn syrup imitation maple syrup, or 100% real deal maple syrup?

Either way, I'm highly skeptical of this idea. The anti seize or sealing aspect, not the finger licking.

quickchange · 11-27-2020, 08:06 PM

Mr moose ,?? e use golden syrup , as had no maple syrup , both work , petrol (gas) does not dissolve it, been using it some 40 years on the cork seals, never had a leak ,If you are highly skeptical then don,t do it , Some of the good great folk no longer post on here with tried tips as we get pissed off with knockers,

11-26-2020, 04:18 PM	#1
mgambuzza Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 48	Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge I received my rebuild kit from Snyders (cork gaskets) but I did have a question. Do I need to use gasket cement anywhere on the reassembly, or just the corks by themselves? I did order another kit originally but they were the neoprene gaskets. I saw a couple forums not recommending neoprene so I ordered a cork set.

11-26-2020, 04:37 PM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5,530	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge No need for a sealant. In fact using one could make it near impossible to take out again in the future. __________________ Yesterday is History. Tomorrow is a mystery. Enjoy Today.

11-26-2020, 05:04 PM	#4
mgambuzza Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 48	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Question - I just noticed the replacement I received was a cork/neoprene gasket in the kit. Should I proceed with this, or look for a company that makes a "true" cork kit for the gas gauge?

11-26-2020, 05:23 PM	#5
TMarsh Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 41	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge The cork needs sealant on it or a float that will not sink eventually when exposed to gasoline

11-26-2020, 05:27 PM	#6
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 738	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use the cork/neoprene gaskets from Snyder's with no problems, no sealant needed. Get the brass slip ring also. I don't believe it is included with the gasket set. __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

11-26-2020, 06:18 PM	#7
mgambuzza Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 48	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Thanks all - I'll let you know how I work out. I can see the old cork attached and intact(thankfully). If I pull it up with a coat hanger it drops like a sinker once released. The kit came with the neoprene float.

11-26-2020, 09:02 PM	#8
mgambuzza Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 48	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Success thank you!!

11-26-2020, 11:07 PM	#9
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 1,887	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge use maple syrup on cork gaskets, done dozens , down under use golden syrup,

11-27-2020, 10:46 AM	#10
gary678* Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 82	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Just do not buy it from Macs; the brass ring did not fit so I had to use the old one. No more Macs for me!

11-27-2020, 10:51 AM	#11
Jack Shaft Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,026	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Love food based tricks..maple syrup?cool and you can lick your fingers to clean up!!

11-27-2020, 11:41 AM	#12
Mister Moose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Hartford area, CT Posts: 184	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Are we talking corn syrup imitation maple syrup, or 100% real deal maple syrup? Either way, I'm highly skeptical of this idea. The anti seize or sealing aspect, not the finger licking.

11-27-2020, 08:06 PM	#13
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 1,887	Re: Replacing float and kit for 1930 Gas Gauge Mr moose ,?? e use golden syrup , as had no maple syrup , both work , petrol (gas) does not dissolve it, been using it some 40 years on the cork seals, never had a leak ,If you are highly skeptical then don,t do it , Some of the good great folk no longer post on here with tried tips as we get pissed off with knockers,

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