MGs had no gas gauge until the MGA (1956) -- a lot of us have a custom-made
aluminum dipstick that sits permanently in the tank of a T-series, as the
warning light on the dash is unnoticeable in bright sunlight while wearing
sunglasses.
Sarah Carr
BN1 & MG-TD in Pa.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Carpenter" <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>
To: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>
Cc: "James Lea" <clocks@midcoast.com>; "Mark Goodman"
<mkgoodman@worldnet.att.net>; "Healeys@Autox. Team. Net"
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: Dip Stick Method for Gas level
> Prior to around 1930, it was standard practice since cars didn't have
> gauges. I have a dip stick from a Model A Ford that Ford dealers gave away
> in the showroom. It has printed scales for various Ford cars and a generic
> one on the back for use with other cars that is calibrated on how many
> inches deep the tank is.
>
> I used to carry a yard stick in my first Healey. Back in the 70's while
> going to school, money was tight and I needed to know exactly how much
> fuel I had.
>
> Dave
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