justincarter Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 Hello from the UK to the collective expertise of the forum. I've a question relating to wing tank fuel sight gauges. I think the question applies across pre- and post- J models so I hope you don't mind but I've posted here and in the vintage forum too. If you read both fora and have seen this twice- my apologies!... ..I've a '67 F with the wing fuel tank sight gauges installed. I've attached a picture of the healthy one (just in case they come in different variations). Problem is that a little rainwater has leaked into one of the guages and causes annoying condensation to form inside the perspex making it difficult to see what the gauge is reading. My basic question is- what is the solution to this? Is it possible to remove the perspex face of the gauge without destroying it (and if it is how is that best done?) What will lie beneath? will there be a seal that I need to replace for a new one (and where might I get one) or will I be able to open it, dry it and re-install the face with fresh silicone (or other) sealant to prevent water getting in there in the first place. In short -any tips or solving this minor problem. I thought Id ask rather than simply set about it with a screwdriver without knowing what i am letting myself in for! I hope Im not covering old ground. I did do a search for this. Looks like Don Maxwell had an article on this but the link to the article seems now to have been removed now. Thanks for your time!! Justin Carter
danb35 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 There's no need to cross-post. As I posted in your other thread, the gauges can be easily and inexpensively replaced without getting into the fuel tank at all.
rgpilot Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 I replaced mine in less than 5 min. Just buy a new one about $45, pry out the old one and silicone in a new one. There is no direct connection to the fuel tank, it's a magnetic pick-up.
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