I'm in the process of replacing my Vega's fuel filler hose. Having
extracted the tank from the bilge, I removed the tank cover to clean it
out. I was surprised to find that the bottom end of what I thought was
a captive dipstick is actually attached to a cork float 4.5 cm long and
2.5 cm in diameter. If the float was still buoyant, it would cause the
rod to protrude from the lid at a height corresponding to the depth of
fuel in the tank. The float is now a sinker, presumably having absorbed
diesel over the years.
It's a simple and elegant solution; is this a standard Vega feature?
Can anyone suggest what I might use as a suitable diesel proof
replacement for the float?
Regards
John Buchanan
2253 Houlet
extracted the tank from the bilge, I removed the tank cover to clean it
out. I was surprised to find that the bottom end of what I thought was
a captive dipstick is actually attached to a cork float 4.5 cm long and
2.5 cm in diameter. If the float was still buoyant, it would cause the
rod to protrude from the lid at a height corresponding to the depth of
fuel in the tank. The float is now a sinker, presumably having absorbed
diesel over the years.
It's a simple and elegant solution; is this a standard Vega feature?
Can anyone suggest what I might use as a suitable diesel proof
replacement for the float?
Regards
John Buchanan
2253 Houlet