Is this for GMC?

Discussion and Questions about the different models of CCKW's
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Ledog
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Is this for GMC?

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1942 GMC CCKW 353 cargo closed cab with steel bed
1943 Dodge WC 63 (6x6)
1944 Jeep Willys
1943 steel Ben Hur trailer
194? 1 ton Buffalo water trailer
194? 1/4 ton Bantam trailer
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Post by Karoshi »

Well its certainly the right sort of style, and it looks correct, but would be hard to tell for sure, as they all look much the same!
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What about the numbers on the label? Does it helps? It doesn't correspond to the GM part number.
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1942 GMC CCKW 353 cargo closed cab with steel bed
1943 Dodge WC 63 (6x6)
1944 Jeep Willys
1943 steel Ben Hur trailer
194? 1 ton Buffalo water trailer
194? 1/4 ton Bantam trailer
Link to see my vehicules: http://ledog.forumgmc.com
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777 AAA, I'm afraid the label means nothing to me, but I guess that in keeping with sound military practice the same units were common across a range of vehicles.

So there are three things to consider:

1/. Does it fit? 5 hole fixing. So probably.

2/. Is the length correct, to reach the bottom of the tank? Its certainly "looks" about correct. and:

3/. Does it work? Why not connect it up outside the tank, and manually raise and lower the float arm to set if it gives full gauge movement.
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Post by armydriver »

It does look right and if the bolt hole pattern in the flange fits the bolt hole pattern on the tank and the length right, then it should work just fine.
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Post by Ledog »

Ok, thanks. I will buy it.
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1942 GMC CCKW 353 cargo closed cab with steel bed
1943 Dodge WC 63 (6x6)
1944 Jeep Willys
1943 steel Ben Hur trailer
194? 1 ton Buffalo water trailer
194? 1/4 ton Bantam trailer
Link to see my vehicules: http://ledog.forumgmc.com
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