Lukeb821 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 After about 2 weeks of research I'm almost clueless. This is a 1904 "Triumph" Boston Auto Gage co USA Pat November 22 04 float arm gage. I was told it was for a Pierce great arrow, well after endless amounts of research I found out it's not for a pierce. I can not find any info as to what this exact gage was used on any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grimy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 An in-the-tank gasoline gauge (read at the tank) used on a number of different cars through approximately 1928, after which most gasoline gauges were placed on the instrument panel. Don't be deceived by the early patent date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeb821 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I had read that there's was many different cars it could of been used on just curious, if there was a specific car style it was used for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 What's the thread size on the collar? Can't see if it's a round or hex collar (part which screws onto the tank). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeb821 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I dont a way to measure the threads but there real fine threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Diameter of the threaded portion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ok, I'll be the big dummy that asks the obvious question: Since the British motorcycle company started making Triumph automobiles in 1921, is there no way this gauge could be for an early Triumph vehicle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeb821 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, lump said: Since the British motorcycle company started making Triumph automobiles in 1921, is there no way this gauge could be for an early Triumph vehicle? It was a brand separate from the Triumph vehicle company. which is not to say that Triumph vehicles did not use them. 6 minutes ago, Lukeb821 said: 1 inch Pretty small for most automobiles. BTW, a Pierce-Arrow restorer in FL has had made up complete and very nice in-tank gas gauge reproductions for Series 80 and 81 vehicles (1925-28), and sells them in the $900 range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeb821 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I had read that mark & Wayne Hancock from Florida did make restoration of these or something similar. I wish I had a way of contacting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavidMc Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I have a 1922 Packard (126) that has one of those "Triumph" brand in tank fuel gauges. I doubt it has any connection with the English Triumph car and bike company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 No relationship to the British cars or motorcycles. 99.9% sure it's a generic application aftermarket item that could have bee used in a wide range of vehicles. Most likely it was a replacement item or intended for use in vehicles that never came originally equipped with one. I have a number of different similar items made for Model T Fords for example. Interesting that the old dipstick method of checking your gas was still in use quite late. That's how we check the fuel level in our MGTC If you do find that it fits a specific vehicle let us know. Thanks. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The Triunph Gauge on the Packard is not after market, It is the originally fitted unit, I have seen it often enough on other 1922 Packards to be certain of this.. I don't know what other makes used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have also seen a "Triumph" thermometer with a white porcelain face and similar black script. Not on a car, but on a circa 1912 wood stove centered on the oven door. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeb821 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Could this gauge of been used on a motorcycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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