Fluid Gas Gauge

[Guest sndtubes]

Has anyone actually gotten their KS fluid gas gauge to work properly? Mine will register some, but usually falls as soon as I come to a stop. Leak in the line somewhere? Also, it almost seems as if mine works backwards. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> It seems to read higher when the tank is near empty than when full. Also, I've had bad luck with the fluid they sell at Bob's. The stuff won't stay red. It turns clear after a very short time. Does anyone know of a different source for the fluid that doesn't turn?

[Guest mclbuick2002]

I have repaired gauges on my 1928 Packard and 1930 buick.I replaced lines and resoldered joints.They both work well.You must have a leak.Getting correct level to start takes time.Run car on rough road to get some backpressure to U tube.

[Fred Rawling]

Where do you get your fluid?

[Guest sndtubes]

Fred,

I've gotten my fluid at Bob's twice. Both times it went clear on me within a few weeks. I talked to another company that repairs gauges and they claim their dye won't turn, so I'll buy some from them (much more expensive, though). I'm going to replace the line and make sure the cap vents and the vent is open at the sending unit on the tank.

thanks,

Mike

[tbirdman]

Mike,

Did you ever get the fluid from he company you mentioned, and did it ever not fade?