cork floats on gas sending unit----fix ????

[bradnree]

NAPA has each type of float for sale--metal or plastic, $8.00 each.....Brad

[SB-Danny]

My problem is that when I was taking out my fuel sensor unit the cork came off and is in gas tank.. Now what? Can I leave it there?

[56Golden]

My problem is that when I was taking out my fuel sensor unit the cork came off and is in gas tank.. Now what? Can I leave it there?

Welcome to the SDC Forum!!!

What model/year Studebaker are you referring to? Some model/year Studebakers take a different float and it must be positioned just so to obtain a correct gauge reading.

[GrumpyOne]

JDP gave you the biggest clue. I've read that the original corks were coated with shellac to keep them impervious and "floatable".

However, if any of you is a woodworker, you may know what solvent is used to cut shellac. Unfortunately, it's a solvent that is now found in much gasoline - ALCOHOL.

So, coating corks with shellac is no longer a good idea. What I did, when I was thinking of re-using my old sending unit was to order some gas tank sealant from POR-15. I thought I would need it in my tank, and I also used it to coat the original cork. It "test-floated" very well in water, so that POR-15 or some other brand of gas tank inner sealant paint/coating might be the answer.

[img=left]http://rocketdillo.com/studebaker/misc/images/Avacar-hcsdc.gif[/img=left]DilloCrafter

1955 1/2 Ton Pickup
The Red-Headed Amazon
Deep in the heart of Texas

That's excellent information... And BTW, you're just about a half dozen miles down the road from me!

[53 Commander]

Here's an alternative to using the cork float. http://www.gudim.com/ReplacingCorkFloats.html

[Coupe Express]

I have two easy solutions for you. First, if you want to stay with a cork float coat it with Super Glue. It is totally impervious to gas and alcohol. Or, second, replace the cork with a plastic one -- available from Mac's Ford Parts for $4.95 (P/N 64-24795)