Stuck Fuel Gage

[pbishop]

The tank dried up from none use and now that new gas has been added, it still reads 'O'. I have shaken the car and tapped on front of gauge. Anything short of pulling it out of the tank?

 

[Mitch//pa]

you probably need a new float. the modern style float holds up better than a cork one with ethanol gas. use the cork gaskets when reinstalling the gauge assy..
if you tried to reach in the tank with a bent coat hanger and move the float arm then it is not stuck

 

[H. L. Chauvin]

I had this happen not long ago when fuel tank was low on gas & in my particular case, it was fixed as follows:.

1. Got 2 wires from 2 coat hangers & removed the gas tank cap.

2. Shaped the end of one wire to look like a fish hook, to pull the gas gage wire upwards.

3. Shaped the other coat hanger wire to look like the alphabet letter W, (or sideways S), to push the gas gauge wire downwards.

4. Pulled the gas gage wire up & pushed it down repeatedly to wear away the sticky varnish, rust, or whatever deleterious material was preventing the gas gauge from moving freely.

5. Filled tank gas plus with 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil.

6. Now have the happiest gas gauge in town.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Both my cars had some early, crummy repro gauges, with plastic lens. The gas "melted" the lens & it turned BROWN & stuck the gauges. Bought 2 repro seal & lens kit & fixed them CHEEP.
Bill W.

 

[pbishop]

I have that long screen in the top of the gas tank. I have never tried to take it out.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

If it's the threaded style, you will need the special tool that the Model A parts houses sell. I would also spray Kroil on the threads and let it soak. Mine was very tight to get out the first time. If you use anti-seize on the threads, it will come out easy in the future.