D Bosco Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I am restoring a 1923 Kissel gas tank. It is mounted on the rear of the car and has a mechanical gas level gauge. My gauge is rusted solid, and cannot be repaired. VAPINC.COM had NOS gauges made by Motometer which are a good subsitute, but he is sold out. Any ideas who may have such parts or solution for me?ThanksDondon@tallcoil.com917 957-1855 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Don,The Kissel gas gauges are hard to get. Mine was shot as well so I just used the guts of a Ford Model A float and face and it fit inside the Kissel gauge ring. And it worked after some lengthening. You can but them at Snyder's.RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 McMaster -Carr has a tank gauge that works in a similar fashion and can be adapted to work and look somewhat authentic. Not at the shop or I could give you the part #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dougklink Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I have used the McMaster gauge as well. Works nicely. Easy to change the face if you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bosco Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Excellent, thanks guys for the good advice.Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Try using electrolysis, you will be amazed at how fast it will take off the rust that is binding the unit.I have just used this method on a 21 Dodge and a 26 Chrysler . As long the rust hasn't made to many large pits you should be able to free it up.Electrolysis will also take any paint off so if you have a good face plate or needle do not submerge it that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Don, Here's a set of photo's of my '25 Dodge brothers fuel gauge. The $ bill is for size gauge. This unit looked like a burned up bean burrito when I pulled it from my tank. I was sure this was history and would be needing a replacement. Instead, I soaked it in a container of Evapo-rust overnight. A quick restoring of the faceplate and a new synthetic float where the old cork was and I'm back in business. Myers Early Dodge parts sold me the new float and gaskets, OK. This little gauge can be fabricated in a small shop, at home. Myers Dodge also has the little brass gears as seen in my photo's, but these are the originals here and work fine. Maybe this unit would fit the Kissel? Edited November 29, 2013 by Pete K. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzzzz Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Myers Early Dodge is where i got my db gas gauge i still look for one without the db on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orphancars Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I need some info. about a tank gas gauge. I don't think the manufacture of this car made gas tanks. Hope the same jobber made them for other makes. The tank size is 26 1/2" X 12" dia. The hole dia. is 1 5/16" threaded. This tank was used on 1914-16 Jefferys. Does anyone know of a gas tank gauge that would fit. In case of a cross reference, my parts book shows part# as 68D200A. My tank is good but the gauge was removed by a previous owner and subbed with a cork. Can't check fuel level as the filler hole is offset. Can't even stick it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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