Re: Gas Gage

["T.R.E. Jr." <T_R_E_Jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

---Might try an entire tank from a donor Scout in the junk yard. FWIW, I 
have three Scout II tanks here and I know one is different than the tank on 
my Scout II. The sending unit is different and all. I would hate to hear 
that you waited 3-5 days for the part to come in and then had to wait 
another 3-5 for the correct part (which you ordered to begin with) to come 
in. LOL, not gonna say what Auto Parts store has a habit of doing things 
like that. But if I say, "tell them what part you want and they order the 
part they think you need" would you be able to guess?... anywhose, a gas 
tank from the junk yard might prove to be a better source. May need some 
cleaning up, but it would be hard to find one that is falling apart. Also, 
you might find one that has tell-tale signs of recent repair. New J-bolts 
might lead you to believe it has a new sending unit and/or tank. FWIW, If 
you are as crusty and old a codger as you think, I am sure you can find a 
youngster to prowl the bone-yards with you. Some kids these days not only 
enjoy helping out, but actually enjoy walking through the junk yard and 
looking at old vehicles from days gone by. As for me, I would go along just 
to hear the tales that go with the vehicles.

---Also, check www.thriftynickelads.com (might be known as the penny saver 
in your area, but it covers 70% of the US on the site). When you get there, 
in the drop-down box, select the first city in your state, then when the new 
page loads, check the box that says search surrounding areas. You might even 
find a parts Scout for a few dollars more than a new sending unit.

---Thank you,
-T.R.E.Jr.
-`73 Scout II (StoneThrower)
-`51 Farmall H (Heinz)
-`49 IH fridge (presently unnamed and in need of a compressor)
-`49 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-door Sedan (Papapalooza)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger L. Waggener Sr." <rwaggener@domain.elided>
To: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 1:37 PM
Subject: Gas Gage


> Thanks for all the help- I think the only possible source for a leak, in
> this case, is the nipples that are on the front top of the tank- one
> came out of the tank when the tank was removed and or the lines. I'm
> relying on JB Weld for the nipples and new for the lines.  Everyone
> Please- cross our fingers in unison.
> Gas Gage- another issue- I can't seem to locate one locally (under $100)
> and when I took the cover off the rheostat like part the rub arm fell
> out!  I'm hoping the rheostat part is good and I can affix the rub arm
> back on it barring any more good ideas?
> Suggestions - I really HATE to put that tank back without fixing it but
> not as much as I hate parting  with bucks like that. . .
> Roger L. Waggener Sr.
> "The Crusty Old Codger in the Desert"
> Mesa, Arizona
> rwaggener@domain.elided
> http://www.thenewsfromhere.com