After seeing that someone paid $1400 to have a gas gauge put in their T. I figured I would show another option that came from the era.

The only problem is that you would have to actually look at the top of it.

Yeah, if you offer me $1400 I will consider letting it go. I believe that this gauge was never used. But I did confirm that my gas cap from my '26 T does fit on it.

Nice accessory gas gauge there, Matthew. What length from the bottom to the base of the gauge is it ? The distance will dictate which gas tank - round, oval or square.

Steve,
I have a similar one which works in exactly the same way. The dial face is marked for round tank use.

Allan from down under.

It is about 7 1/4 inches from bottom to about where the base of the cap would be.

Perhaps some parts are missing, the screws installed incorrectly or I don't understand how this gas cap attaches. How does one tighten the two screws as shown after the cap is installed inside the tank filler?
Ron the Coilman

Ron,
Great question. Yes, the screws are put in upside down. I guess to hold the gasket while not installed. The treading of the two brass screws is the same pitch as a gas cap. So when placed correctly it tightens using the threads for the gas cap. A really neat idea!

Matthew

Matthew
Thanks, very clever.
Ron the Coilman.

Thank you for sharing! That is a neat piece.
Drive safe, W2

Pemberthy made all (?) the injectors for steam locomotives - to get water in the boiler.

J.O.

Here'a copy of a "Standex" ad that is nearly an identical gauge.

Who payed that much for a gas gauge?....That's crazy but to each his own....

Regarding injectors on steam locomotives, I don't think Penberthy made many for "full size" railroad use. (Of course I could be wrong; just because I haven't ever come across one doesn't mean it didn't happen.) I have worked around steam locomotives for over 40 years and most of the ones I have seen have been either Sellers or Nathan. Penberthy did make a lot of injectors for stationary and traction engines, and they are still in business. The injectors on our 30" gauge 4-4-0 at work are Penberthy. They are expensive, too! A small injector for 1" pipe cost me $1400 last summer!

You can by a modern substitute, though not as fancy as the one above, here...
http://my.execpc.com/~nelezen/bbtb/products/products.html

Matt, Nice gauge! and very well made I might add.

Here's a photo of as many of the NOS gas gauges I could round up just now for a photo. I know there is still another 4 or 5 lurking somewhere among all the accessories here. I thought some of you would get a kick out of seeing them as a group.

Nice collection there, Jay !

The difference between the Penberthy and Standex is the Standex has threads and screws into the tank whereas the Penberty drops on and the two special screws retain the gauge to the tank.

I have a Penberthy in the Centerdoor (square tank) and it is also approx. 7 & 1/4" in length.

Micheal,
wow. Still making simular ones. I like the simple design. Thanks for sharing the link.

Jay, what a cool collection! What is your favorite? I think I like the one with the bell.

Steve,
the screws are helpful in that it can fit on my 1926 cowl and if it had to be screwed in as a unit I don't think that it would fit.

Matthew

Anyone have an idea how much Penberthy gauge is worth?

Matthew

Need money to work on my engine, so I put this up for sale on eBay.

Love the one that looks like the float in a toilet bowl with the chain.

This is my favorite:

Be patient, a nice quality reproduction of one of the best and most functional in Jay's collection is in process.
Ron the Coilman

Unfortunately I suspect most of these that have the cork float would soon be non functional unless someone knows a coating to stand up to the E85 gas. I wonder if the floats could be made over with a different material without damaging the original part.

It would be very easy to use any modern float on this one.

Here's what I want:

Garnet