Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGB gas-tank dipstick

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Assume the tank is a regular cuboid and it will be close enough. The 
stick probably won't go vertically down but that shouldn't matter, 
half-way down the stick from level with the top of the tank is still 
half a tank, and so-on.  As an American 71 it should have a 
capacity-limiting tank, it depends on how the gauge has been calibrated 
as to where that shows when the tank has been filled and allowed to settle.

PaulH.

On 06/01/2023 03:23, S.Carr wrote:
>
> Anybody have a template for a reasonably accurate gas-tank dipstick 
> for a B?  Not sure the gauge on our car is trustworthy.
>
> Sarah Carr
>
> ’71 B/GT in PA
>
>
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    <p>Assume the tank is a regular cuboid and it will be close enough. 
      The stick probably won't go vertically down but that shouldn't
      matter, half-way down the stick from level with the top of the
      tank is still half a tank, and so-on.  As an American 71 it should
      have a capacity-limiting tank, it depends on how the gauge has
      been calibrated as to where that shows when the tank has been
      filled and allowed to settle.<br>
    </p>
    <p>PaulH.<br>
    </p>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 06/01/2023 03:23, S.Carr wrote:<br>
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        <p class="MsoNormal">’71 B/GT in PA</p>
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Dipstick is not easy, as the filler pipe goes in an angle.

Why not replacing the sender unit?

This job is not difficult.=20

That is the most probable cause of the problem.

Afterwards it is needed to calibrate the gauge again.

I used the Haynes manual for how to do that.

=20

An alternative methos is filling the tank entirely and drive for 200 =
miles for the next fill.

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Cheers,

Hans

71 BGT

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Van: Mgs <[email-masked]> Namens S.Carr
Verzonden: Friday, 6 January 2023 04:23
Aan: MGs <[email-masked]>
Onderwerp: [Mgs] MGB gas-tank dipstick

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Anybody have a template for a reasonably accurate gas-tank dipstick for =
a B?  Not sure the gauge on our car is trustworthy.

Sarah Carr

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class=3DWordSection1><p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Dipstick is not easy, as the filler =
pipe goes in an angle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Why not replacing the =
sender unit?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>This job is not =
difficult. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>That is the most probable cause of =
the problem.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-GB style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Afterwards it is =
needed to calibrate the gauge again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I used the Haynes manual for how to =
do that.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>An alternative methos is filling =
the tank entirely and drive for 200 miles for the next =
fill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hans<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-GB =
style=3D'mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>71 BGT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
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0cm 0cm'><p class=3DMsoNormal><b>Van:</b> Mgs =
&lt;[email-masked]&gt; <b>Namens =
</b>S.Carr<br><b>Verzonden:</b> Friday, 6 January 2023 =
04:23<br><b>Aan:</b> MGs &lt;[email-masked]&gt;<br><b>Onderwerp:</b> =
[Mgs] MGB gas-tank dipstick<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-US>Anybody have a template for a reasonably accurate gas-tank =
dipstick for a B?&nbsp; Not sure the gauge on our car is =
trustworthy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-US>Sarah Carr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=3DMsoNormal><span =
lang=3DEN-US>=E2=80=9971 B/GT in PA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p =
class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-US><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p =
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	I can not suggest a reasonably accurate dip stick for MGB. Tank fil=
ler neck is curved and of large diameter.
	My calibration efforts, that have worked out well, were to carry a s=
pare can of fuel along, then running the tank dry, and noting gauge position=
.  Then, fill to top and note again.  =20
	Rick Astley=E2=80=99s book describes calibration of the gauge, but e=
ven when adjusted it can not be considered a precise instrument.  Even thoug=
h I now trust my gauge, I reset the trip odometer to 000 then plan to fill w=
hen it nears 225 miles. Trust but verify, as someone famous said.=20
Bob

> On Jan 5, 2023, at 10:23 PM, S.Carr <[email-masked]> wrote:
>=20
> Anybody have a template for a reasonably accurate gas-tank dipstick for a B=
?  Not sure the gauge on our car is trustworthy.
> Sarah Carr
> =E2=80=9971 B/GT in PA
> =20
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an class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre">	</span>I can not su=
ggest a reasonably accurate dip stick for MGB. Tank filler neck is curved an=
d of large diameter.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" st=
yle=3D"white-space:pre">	</span>My calibration efforts, that have wo=
rked out well, were to carry a spare can of fuel along, then running the tan=
k dry, and noting gauge position. &nbsp;Then, fill to top and note again. &n=
bsp;&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"whi=
te-space:pre">	</span>Rick Astley=E2=80=99s book describes calibration of t=
he gauge, but even when adjusted it can not be considered a precise instrume=
nt. &nbsp;Even though I now trust my gauge, I reset the trip odometer to 000=
 then plan to fill when it nears 225 miles. Trust but verify, as someone fam=
ous said.&nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr">Bob</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><d=
iv dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jan 5, 2023, at 10:23 PM, S.Carr &lt;<a href=3D"mailto=
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