| 1933 | -- 12-10-2011 @ 1:16 PM |
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I am looking for a vender who sells the hydrostatic fluid used in our early V8 gas gages. Help.
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| RSS | -- 12-10-2011 @ 2:45 PM |
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Mac's Antique Auto has it listed in their catalog.
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| Old Henry | -- 12-10-2011 @ 3:29 PM |
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Here it is: http://macsautoparts.com/early-v8-fuel-gauge-liquid-red-for-hydrostatic-gauges-ford-v9280a/camid/F30/cp/JS0R3CHL1073525/ Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| 40 Coupe | -- 12-11-2011 @ 3:55 AM |
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Many of the vendors sell a fluid, it is light sensitive and will loose color with exposure to light. I would look for someone that has the original Ford fluid.
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| FFracer | -- 12-14-2011 @ 8:35 AM |
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<<Many of the vendors sell a fluid, it is light sensitive and will lose color with exposure to light. I would look for someone that has the original Ford fluid.>>> This is exactly what has happened to my dual gauge for the 33'. Temp gauge is working but the fluid is clear. I also am in the process of replacing fluid in the gas gauge. I was going to order from Macs but?? Guess I could leave it outside exposed to light and just observe. Is there a source for the non-sensitive fluid?? Thanks Chris
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| 35ragtop | -- 12-14-2011 @ 11:56 AM |
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Not sure if this is fact but I was told that as the original fluid was cancernagenic(?) toxic, it was no longer available.Same deal with the correct temp fluid too.
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| 1933 | -- 12-18-2011 @ 8:58 AM |
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Thanks to everyone who responded. I called Macs and had the fluid in 3 days. After doing a lot of reserch I found out that the fluid is acetylene tetra-bromide with a density of about 2.90 and dye the fluid with Sudan Red dye. It will not fade. Macs was easier.
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| FFracer | -- 12-20-2011 @ 7:55 AM |
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Okay I see how the fuel gauge fluid can be changed but what about the temp gauge I was under the impression that it was a sealed system using a capillary tube. Is it possible to change the now clear fluid with the new red? As always thank You, Chris
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