Gas tank question

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Nodakwalleyer

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I have never taken a gas guage out of a Model A before, so not sure what they look like, my question is, I just filled my gas tank for the first time above half a tank, the guage registered the level, but I also seen gas between guage and glass, no leaks. The guage I assume is not sealed, the glass is the tank seal and the guage moves inside fuel by action of the float, is this normal, thanks and sorry for dumb question.
 
It is normal to see the gas. If there are no external leaks, you are 100% normal and good to go. The gas tank glass is a little window right into the tank.
 
While it's troubling the first time you see it, seeing gas in the gauge glass is perfectly normal. The gauge connects directly to the tank. As long as there is no leak it means the gaskets are doing their job.

Good luck with your A.
 
Hopefull through the years someone didn't replace your original GLASS lens with a PLASTIC lens. This new crap gas will do a number on the plastic lens. :mad:

All the Model A parts houses sell the good glass lens in the repair kits, should you ever need one.:)
 
Thanks everyone for a quick response, hated to ask but better safe than sorry, it was unexpected to see the gas, thanks again, now time to do some driving!
 
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