D17 Fuel Gage

[Phil 19]

I have a Series 1 D17 Gas Tractor. My question is the fuel gage works but the cork float sinks and gage reads E, Does anybody know if I can replace the cork or do I have to replace the Entire Gage assembly which i have seen for $72

 

[VicS]

I just had one out. But think float will come off with a little heat. Probably have to find a used float. Any auto shop should have one in the trash.

 

[Jerry Coulter]

I bought floats and gaskets from a vendor at an antique iron show which featured AC. They weren't very expensive. I don't remember his name but I saw his ad in Old Allis News.

 

[CTucker]

Call Old Standard Auto Parts and have them send you a Model A Ford replacement float. Kevin knows what you need. I replaced mine in the 17 this spring.
You have to use a small hammer and something for an anvil to round out the back end of the wire the float goes on, slide the old float off and the new one on and "swedge" the end of the wire to keep it in place. There should be a small washer between the float and the swedged end. It takes about 15 minutes to change it out and the new floats are Neoprene which is resistant to ethanol if you use it.
The float is about $4 plus shipping.

Old Standard Auto Parts
621 W Main Street, PO Box 196
Hillsdale, IL 61257

Toll free: 866/654-2855 Local: 309/658-2226
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[rfridy76]

DJS tractor parts has replacement floats for them.can't remember the price.But pretty cheap,I got one for a d14

 

[Charlie175]

They are now a rubber sort of thing, not a cork. Easy to replace. Be careful and not screw up the actuating arm