Gas Gauge Brass Ring

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Bill O'Brien

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Is the brass ring a new addition to the Model A gas gauge? I see it listed as a new item on Snyder's website:

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/5516

I bought the gauge kit fron Snyders a few years ago and I swear I dont have the ring and I know the dial moving was an issue when I did the install. I will be ordering the ring.


Any other tips about installing the gas gauge? I am a bit paranoid about having a gas leak!!
 
Most of the repo gas gauge installation kits have 1 or 2 steel or brass slip rings. Be sure gas level is below gauge before removing gauge and have the proper gas gauge tools before starting. I use a little Indian Head gasket shellac on the cork gasket and have never had a leak.
 
Same here, I did this recently and have had no leaks. Make sure the gauge is good and snug and you should be fine. Clean the surfaces real goods too. Be sure not to gouge or scratch them however.

Good Luck. :p:p:):D:D
 
To answer your question they were supplied from the factory, it is an important piece to aid in the installation of the gauge.
 
I use two brass rings. Then you don't have to worry about the glass turning when you tighten.
 
When assembling the gauge gaskets do not use gasket shelac or any type of sealant use hylomar it does not harden but is completely gas proof. Using it I have never had a problem with a single gauge.
 
Ok, I bought two brass rings. When I get some free time I will pull the gas gauge and install the brass rings.

I have a cork as a float. Is that the best way to go ??
 
1931 flamingo said:
NO, unless you want to keep changing it, go for the neprene float offered by the vendors. JMO
Paul in CT
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Is it really true that modern gas affects cork floats? I put a new cork float in my coupe over 40 years ago and my cabriolet over 20 and they are both doing fine. Both have been running on 10% ethanol. I have found cork floats that had dried out in cars that had no gas. The shellac on cork floats dissolves in alcohol but the shellac seems to be to prevent the cork from drying out. Keeping it wet also seems to prevent that.
 
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