I recently received an aftermarket fuel gauge that I bought from Jay Buscio. It looks great, but age has taken its toll on the cork float. Do any forum members have any advice?
While searching for a suitable replacement, I found a source of straight sided cork on Amazon. It appears that the original has a coating on it, but I read that cork is fuel resistant. The cost is minimal, but I’d rather not stress the retaining tabs on the gauge by trying multiple different things.
Thanks,
Scott
Fuel gauge cork float
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South Park Zephyr
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speedytinc
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
Not sure what you are asking.
If you are asking what to reseal/coat it with, I have had success using "line-a-tank" on cork floats.
Its a gas tank sealer. green & white labeled quart can.
If you are asking what to reseal/coat it with, I have had success using "line-a-tank" on cork floats.
Its a gas tank sealer. green & white labeled quart can.
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Jerry VanOoteghem
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
I made a new cork float for my 1907 Holley carburetor. I coated it with alcohol-proof gas tank sealer. Works fine. Others have coated theirs with POR15. Originally, they would be coated with shellac, but alcohol laced fuels will dissolve shellac...
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South Park Zephyr
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
John,
I looking for a suitable replacement
Scott
I looking for a suitable replacement
Scott
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South Park Zephyr
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
Thanks Jerry
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
McMaster Carr sells assorted sizes of corks.
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
I modified a Model A float for a T gas gauge or buy a composite float slug from Snyder's & carve your own.
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Re: Fuel gauge cork float
Believe it or not, I’ve used wine bottle corks and coat them.