gas tank cap/gauge
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Topic: gas tank cap/gauge
Posted By: Dusty MI
Subject: gas tank cap/gauge
Date Posted: 25 May 2019 at 10:52am
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I have an Allis 917 that I bought in the mid 80's, when it was a year old. It has a 10" deep/long gas gauge on it. A couple of years ago I bought a Simplicity 17 GTH-L, which, except for the decals, looks just like the A.C. 917. One exception is the gas cap/gauge is only 7-7/8" long. I ordered a new one listed to fit the A.C. 917. It came a couple days ago, and is only 7-7/8" long. I've been searching the inter-net for one that is 10" long, so far no can find. It needs to be 1-1/2" ID. by 10" long. Anyone know where I can find one. And why are the ones that are listed for the 917 only 7-7/8" long ? Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
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Posted By: irlbeck A-C'S
Date Posted: 25 May 2019 at 2:55pm
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Interesting. I've never noticed them being different lengths. I've got some of the 900 series and a 17gthl I just measured a 912 and the simplicity 17 gthl. Both of them had the 7 7/8 fuel guage. They both appear to be original caps but anything could have happened overthe years. I'll measure some more of mine and report back. ------------- B,C,CA,(2)WC's,(4)WD's,(2) WD45'S, 45Diesel, (2)D12'S Series 2, D12 Hiclear,(2)D12 Series 3, HD3, D17NF (3)D17 Series 4 Diesels, M-100 Grader,8550,A few Lawn tractors lots of other AC stuff |
Posted By: irlbeck A-C'S
Date Posted: 26 May 2019 at 9:02pm
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Some other 900 series tractors of mine had the 7 7/8 gauges. I've been thinking and I seem to remember changing one in a 916 years ago and it was a longer gauge.The mystery continues.. Gonna check my 918 then I'll be checking to see if I have that old gauge in my spare parts. ------------- B,C,CA,(2)WC's,(4)WD's,(2) WD45'S, 45Diesel, (2)D12'S Series 2, D12 Hiclear,(2)D12 Series 3, HD3, D17NF (3)D17 Series 4 Diesels, M-100 Grader,8550,A few Lawn tractors lots of other AC stuff |
Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 27 May 2019 at 7:06am
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I'm wondering if there are/were other models that had different lengths and Allis saved a couple production $ by going to one size. I think I'm going to rebuild one of my 7-7/8" to 10". Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 27 May 2019 at 8:40pm
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I bought a new one last year for my 917H. Got it from Sandy Lake. I just went to the shop and measured it. 7 7/8”. Put a stick in the tank and it measures 10” to the top lip. Interesting since the original gauge measured the same when I replaced it. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: Bird76Mojo
Date Posted: 29 May 2019 at 12:27am
| I don't see how you guys keep one of the fuel gauge caps from being broken anyway. My hood always hits my cap no matter what when I close it. I've checked the hood pivot points as well as where the tank is located by the rubber straps and everything looks good to go. |
Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 29 May 2019 at 7:44am
I've never had that problem. Next change I get I'll look to see how close it comes. Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Bird76Mojo wrote:Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 30 May 2019 at 7:25pm
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I looked today and it looked like the gas tank could be not quite in place which might cause the problem your having. Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: Bird76Mojo
Date Posted: 30 May 2019 at 7:32pm
| I've moved the straps that the rubber bands hook to and nothing will hold it in a position where the hood won't hit it. I just live with it. But I won't buy a new fuel tank cap with a gauge because it'll just get destroyed. |