Re: gas gauge irratic, 37 120

Posted by David Grubbs On 2012/2/8 22:48:09

I bought a 1940 120 back when I lived in Dallas. While showing off the car to Jim Hollingsworth, we out for a drive late one evening in south Dallas. All went well until the car went silent as the last drop of gas was consumed, while the gauge continued to read 1/2 full. Jim suggested that I check the ground to the tank. I ran a wire to the frame and attached it with a alligator clip, then later a toothed washer and screw, and did the same on the lip of the gas tank. Viola - a working gas gauge! It continued to work fine for the next six years or so when I sold it. Don't know if this is the problem, but it's a quick and easy check. Good luck.