Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcbildr · 04-10-2013, 04:53 AM

I need to find a good replacement for the gas gage float on my 1960 GMC, and I'm trying to avoid going to the auto parts store for this. I was wondering what has been successfully used as a float....I just discovered that the little bottle of bubbles that you can get at the dollar store (they're about the size of a testors model paint bottle) lasts about 5 months.

1963c-10 · 04-10-2013, 08:28 AM

I think I have an extra oem brass one off an old sending unit. Let me look tonight.

tincan1966 · 04-10-2013, 08:31 AM

I think replacement floats are available. Will do some digging and post results

Rich 5150 69 · 04-10-2013, 09:03 AM

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/fuel-sy...gas-tanks.html

Ecklers sells them...

tincan1966 · 04-10-2013, 09:11 AM

TY Rich- I wasn't fast enough this morning! LOL

Rich 5150 69 · 04-10-2013, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tincan1966

TY Rich- I wasn't fast enough this morning! LOL

Actually surprised I remembered it..LOL

63burban · 04-11-2013, 04:19 PM

Still need a float ? I have some new ones for $8.00 ea

BR3W CITY · 04-11-2013, 04:26 PM

^^FYI a mod will delete your post if your not a paying member selling something, just a p.s.a.

1963c-10 · 04-11-2013, 07:47 PM

rcbildr...i have one if you need it. just cover the postage. is oem, but used. no holes
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rcbildr · 04-15-2013, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

rcbildr...i have one if you need it. just cover the postage. is oem, but used. no holes
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PM sent. Thanks!

1963c-10 · 04-16-2013, 08:12 AM

Got the PM, will ship tomorrow.

04-10-2013, 04:53 AM	#1
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? I need to find a good replacement for the gas gage float on my 1960 GMC, and I'm trying to avoid going to the auto parts store for this. I was wondering what has been successfully used as a float....I just discovered that the little bottle of bubbles that you can get at the dollar store (they're about the size of a testors model paint bottle) lasts about 5 months. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

04-10-2013, 08:28 AM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? I think I have an extra oem brass one off an old sending unit. Let me look tonight. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-10-2013, 08:31 AM	#3
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? I think replacement floats are available. Will do some digging and post results

04-10-2013, 09:03 AM	#4
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/fuel-sy...gas-tanks.html Ecklers sells them... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-10-2013, 09:11 AM	#5
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? TY Rich- I wasn't fast enough this morning! LOL

04-11-2013, 04:19 PM	#7
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? Still need a float ? I have some new ones for $8.00 ea

04-11-2013, 04:26 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? ^^FYI a mod will delete your post if your not a paying member selling something, just a p.s.a. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-11-2013, 07:47 PM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? rcbildr...i have one if you need it. just cover the postage. is oem, but used. no holes Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-16-2013, 08:12 AM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Gas Gage Float...alternatives??? Got the PM, will ship tomorrow. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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