Possible WWII fuel gauge - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

G6ONEDave · 13th Oct 2020, 12:24 pm

This is a request for help in identifying an aircraft fuel gauge, perhaps a little unusual for this forum. The gauge has a card inside the removable rear cover staing to use 3 particular contacts. Engraved into the display disc on the left are references 418FG with a B or 8 above it. On the right it has A or perhaps a small crows foot above 3718E2. The gauge is for 'no4 wing tank' port and starboard. It is missing the glass and 2 pointers but otherwise appears to be complete. Hopefully an ex RAF or air industry forum member might recognise the gauge from my attached image.
Thanks.
Dave

ms660 · 13th Oct 2020, 12:54 pm

Mosquito ?:

http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Instrume...auges%208.html

Lawrence.

Radio Wrangler · 13th Oct 2020, 1:32 pm

WWII instruments and the glass missing are especially concerning regarding radium-loaded paint. Be careful, take precautions.

They still have a beach in a town 6 miles from me cordoned off. It was used to dump scrap from an instrument servicing place. They keep finding highly active particles. There are councillors demanding when the beach will be decontaminated.

David

Neutrino · 13th Oct 2020, 2:10 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms660

Mosquito ?:
Lawrence.

Brilliant! It even says ‘Out of stock more wanted’.

Here’s a high resolution photo of the cockpit including said gauge:
http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/coc...r/WWII-20.html

David

G6ONEDave · 13th Oct 2020, 2:28 pm

Well what a result and so fast too. I did find an image of the Mosquito cockpit but it only showed the middle console with nothing to the sides. Top marks to both 'ms660 Lawrence' and 'Neutrino David'.

Yes Radio Wrangler David, I will be careful with this item. Although I have probably been exposed to various forms of Radium over the years with such things as wrist watch and clock dials and of course certain radio equipment. At least I'm not liking my fingers or paint brushes as seen in certain past trades.

Thank you all. Moderators this thread can now be closed thanks.
Dave

13th Oct 2020, 12:24 pm	#1
G6ONEDave Octode Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Owston Ferry, North Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 1,701	Possible WWII fuel gauge This is a request for help in identifying an aircraft fuel gauge, perhaps a little unusual for this forum. The gauge has a card inside the removable rear cover staing to use 3 particular contacts. Engraved into the display disc on the left are references 418FG with a B or 8 above it. On the right it has A or perhaps a small crows foot above 3718E2. The gauge is for 'no4 wing tank' port and starboard. It is missing the glass and 2 pointers but otherwise appears to be complete. Hopefully an ex RAF or air industry forum member might recognise the gauge from my attached image. Thanks. Dave Attached Thumbnails

13th Oct 2020, 12:54 pm	#2
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Possible WWII fuel gauge Mosquito ?: http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Instrume...auges%208.html Lawrence.

13th Oct 2020, 1:32 pm	#3
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,870	Re: Possible WWII fuel gauge WWII instruments and the glass missing are especially concerning regarding radium-loaded paint. Be careful, take precautions. They still have a beach in a town 6 miles from me cordoned off. It was used to dump scrap from an instrument servicing place. They keep finding highly active particles. There are councillors demanding when the beach will be decontaminated. David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

13th Oct 2020, 2:28 pm	#5
G6ONEDave Octode Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Owston Ferry, North Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 1,701	Re: Possible WWII fuel gauge Well what a result and so fast too. I did find an image of the Mosquito cockpit but it only showed the middle console with nothing to the sides. Top marks to both 'ms660 Lawrence' and 'Neutrino David'. Yes Radio Wrangler David, I will be careful with this item. Although I have probably been exposed to various forms of Radium over the years with such things as wrist watch and clock dials and of course certain radio equipment. At least I'm not liking my fingers or paint brushes as seen in certain past trades. Thank you all. Moderators this thread can now be closed thanks. Dave