I know this thread https://farmallcub.com/community/threads/how-to-make-a-cub-gas-gauge.79090/ is how you can build one but on the other hand has anyone tried one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/394405500151 from India? and if so, what did you think about it, work ok, fairly correct measurement, decent quality etc? The one above states for a 7-inch tank height for a cub and this one www.ebay.com/itm/393578609616? for a super A or super C states 9-inch tank height. Not sure how there measuring tank height but mine is approx. 9 inches the where the cap would seal. I'm guessing the 7-inch would show empty before it gets so low you actually run out.
Cub gas gauge
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Appears to be a paint stirrer calibrated to read in gallons I take. At this time, I just use my eyeball which works fine also but just happened across the above and peaked my curiosity.
Mike in Louisiana
501 Club
use the paint stirring stick. It’s a lot cheaper than $130.u
Dale Finch
501 Club
I agree using the stir stick!
That's a lot of money for what you can do for free just as easily!
That's a lot of money for what you can do for free just as easily!
If you really…..truly wanted to install a fuel gauge I would install a Piper Cub (airplane) type fuel gauge.
Basically it is a fuel cap drilled at the top so a wire (welding rod) and cork (installed at the bottom of the welding rod) when the float reaches the bottom of the tank and the top of the wire is near the top of the cap your are out of gas.
Feel free to do a google search on Piper Cub fuel gauge…..you could make one up in about an hour. Simple but extremely accurate.
NJ Farmer
Basically it is a fuel cap drilled at the top so a wire (welding rod) and cork (installed at the bottom of the welding rod) when the float reaches the bottom of the tank and the top of the wire is near the top of the cap your are out of gas.
Feel free to do a google search on Piper Cub fuel gauge…..you could make one up in about an hour. Simple but extremely accurate.
NJ Farmer