British wartime fuel gauge

[Scammell4199]

Evening all,

 

I'm looking for a new fuel gauge for our scammell pioneer. It is a simple mechanical item which fits in the side of the tank and was fitted to a number of similar heavy vehicles of the period. A number of years ago they could be found on many an auto jumble stand, but stupidly we didn't pick any up at the time.

I need one for the Pioneer, but would ideally like two to put one in store for the matador.

I've scoured the net with no joy. Anyone got any leads?

 

Thanks, Richard

[Scammell4199]

It should be a Simms B75559.

 

Thanks in advance, Richard

[N.O.S.]

Have you tried Bernie Smith? He has had them for sale from time to time, might be worth speaking to him. Contact details here:

 

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vintagevehiclespares-car-commercial/SCAMMELL-/_i.html?_fsub=1126229012&_sid=268079682&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

[Richard Farrant]

They are about, even if a bit pricey!

http://geros1968.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=841

[Scammell4199]

Hi NOS & Richard,

 

Yes I have tried Bernie and got a somewhat abrupt response from who I presume is his wife just saying "no".

 

I found that one on eBay Richard, like you say a bit pricey. Hope to find a couple a bit more keenly priced.

 

Thanks for your replies.

 

Ear to the ground. Richard

[Scammell4199]

Just wanted to bump this to the top, in the hope of jolting someones memory.

 

Also, does anyone know of someone who could rebuild my original. I've tried Stephen Hodgson, Speedy Cables and Speedograph and none seem interested.

 

Cheers, Richard

[Maurice]

AEC Militants also use the same set up , this may widen your search

[Scammell4199]

AEC Militants also use the same set up , this may widen your search

 

Ah brilliant, thanks for the tip off Maurice.

 

Kind regards, Richard

[MatchFuzee]

Richard,

 

Have you thought of a clock repairer or model engineer?

[Brooky]

Try Roy Trigg, he usually has loads of commercial vehicle spares

He is from Stoke on Trent area