Reply to "Vintage Speedster - broken valve springs, carb leak downs, general performance problems"

MarkWilk_uf

@Troy Sloan posted:
@MarkWilk_uf
Just an FYI about the fuel gauge sending unit you have on order. I'm not sure if you know it or not and I doubt that your mechanic knows it, but the sender for these cars needs to be modified before it is installed. The arm with the float needs to be bent 180 degrees or your gauge will not work correctly. You can't just bend it with plyers or it will break, it needs to be heated with a torch and bent.
You might want to consider ordering one from Greg at Vintage Motorcars of California Inc., he will do the modification for you.
Hopefully, this will help you avoid adding another issue to your long list.

Thanks @Troy Sloan, as I'm sure that's why the latest install didn't work. I've shared your insight with the mechanic. They have a decent machine shop and do fabrication, so I'm hopeful they can made the modification.

1/21/219:49 AM

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