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Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:34 pm

1974 Ghia Gas Gauge In Clock Fix

After inspecting my original gas gauge, I could see that it was fried and needed to be replace. I could not find the rounded bottom gas gauge that could be installed in the original clock. All the parts houses had the typical flat bottom gauge. So after 6 months of searching, I decided to buy the flat bottom and retrofit it to work in by clock.

See the difference in the original round bottom and available flat. The Black gauge face plates are different, but the mechanism housing is close enough.
First Step is to remove the gauge face plate. The new gauge was easy. To remove the rounded plate, just drill out the rivets on the back side. Don’t loose the rivet posts.

Since there are no mounting tabs on the new gauge housing for the original face plate, I just epoxied in place. Also added a little epoxy on the back of the rivets to keep in place. You’ll never know by looking at the front or the gauge. May also have to trim the gauge needle a hair to fit.

To install the gauge in the clock housing you need to reuse the original black plastic spacer. But here is another problem. The threaded studs for the new gauge are shorter than the original and won’t extend far enough to install the wire connectors and nut. My solution is to use a 5mm post nut. You will have to drill out the plastic spacer so the nut will fit around the treaded stud.

Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:47 pm

Thanks for posting this. I'm up against the same problem with my '74 Ghia. I take it works okay? Is the new gauge accurate? Did you have to use the old vibrator piece or does it work without it?

Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:07 am

Added to the stickie. "Follow the best "How to" threads here - Ghia FAQ"

Thanks for your contribution

Nicholas[/url]

Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:09 pm

Great and much needed post!

Thanks for "Stickie-izing" it sputnick60