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    Broken fuel gauge

    When I opened up my tach to clean the inside glass last week I found out that my fuel gauge wasnt working because of a broken part inside. I recieved another today to replace it and it has the exact same problem. Does anyone know if its possible to fix this?

    The bi-metal strip is supposed to be connected near the base of the needle with an arm that goes through the needle bottom. They have both snapped at the base.

    Nate

    78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

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    I tried to fix one and I guess I am just not smart enough. Tried solder and tried JBWeld. Nothing worked for me.
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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      I've soldered that bi-metal strip before and it worked that way for many many years until I found a replacement. It still worked perfectly when I took it out. I soldered it back in the 90's and IIRC it was a touchy delicate process.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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