Gas guage slip rings

[john charlton]

Just wondered how many brass slip rings you fit I normally fit two but maybe one would be enough . I have found 3 or 4 which does seem overkill .

John same place same weather .

 

[old31]

Just 2 with a drop of oil on them.

 

[JayJay]

Just 2 with a drop of oil on them.

ditto.

JayJay

 

[HalcyonDays]

The rebuild kits come with one, is that correct?

 

[alexiskai]

The rebuild kits come with one, is that correct?

Correct. I typically order an extra ring at the same time, or make sure there’s one in the gauge I can re-use.

 

[Tom Endy]

The reason for using extra slip rings is to compensate for thinner gaskets than Henry used. The assembly could bottom out on the tank threads before there is a crush on the gasket. This will cause a fuel leak.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gas-Gauge-Repair.pdf

Tom Endy