MTFCA Forum

I recently received an aftermarket fuel gauge that I bought from Jay Buscio. It looks great, but age has taken its toll on the cork float. Do any forum members have any advice?
While searching for a suitable replacement, I found a source of straight sided cork on Amazon. It appears that the original has a coating on it, but I read that cork is fuel resistant. The cost is minimal, but I’d rather not stress the retaining tabs on the gauge by trying multiple different things.

Thanks,
Scott

Not sure what you are asking.
If you are asking what to reseal/coat it with, I have had success using "line-a-tank" on cork floats.
Its a gas tank sealer. green & white labeled quart can.

I made a new cork float for my 1907 Holley carburetor. I coated it with alcohol-proof gas tank sealer. Works fine. Others have coated theirs with POR15. Originally, they would be coated with shellac, but alcohol laced fuels will dissolve shellac...

John,
I looking for a suitable replacement

Scott

Thanks Jerry

South Park Zephyr wrote: ↑

Fri May 09, 2025 2:04 pm

John,
I looking for a suitable replacement

Scott

McMaster Carr sells assorted sizes of corks.

I modified a Model A float for a T gas gauge or buy a composite float slug from Snyder's & carve your own.

Believe it or not, I’ve used wine bottle corks and coat them.