1973 Bobcat 610 fuel gage

[Ceilingwalker]

Hello all. I just purchased a 1973 Bobcat 610 that runs very nice......no issues yet. I have ran it out of gas though, because there is no gas gauge and of course I was too busy playing to get off the machine and check. My question is, has anyone here installed an aftermarket fuel gauge on their 610 and, if so, could you please advise as to where I could purchase one? It doesn't need to be electronic, just something to give me an idea as to the status of the fuel level. Thank you

 

[gearbox]

Just never run a 610 out of fuel . you did it once you won't do it again . You will learn to keep it full and use only non oxy 91 to save you a lot of headaches

 

[brdgbldr]

Hello all. I just purchased a 1973 Bobcat 610 that runs very nice......no issues yet. I have ran it out of gas though, because there is no gas gauge and of course I was too busy playing to get off the machine and check. My question is, has anyone here installed an aftermarket fuel gauge on their 610 and, if so, could you please advise as to where I could purchase one? It doesn't need to be electronic, just something to give me an idea as to the status of the fuel level. Thank you

You could try to find a cap gauge combo like you find on boats and recreational vehicles.

Or you could figure out how much fuel you use by time and find yourself an hour meter that is resettable like a job meter.

 

[Ceilingwalker]

I have a Teflon stick that is my new gas gauge, in case anyone was wondering how I resolved this.

 

[Tlawdogg]

Great idea!
I had the same thing for my flatbottom boat.
Fill it full and mark the stick. Works great.

 

[Ceilingwalker]

Great idea!
I had the same thing for my flatbottom boat.
Fill it full and mark the stick. Works great.

It's a ghetto way to do it but you're right, it works.

 

[FordCatMan]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did that for my tractor with the same problem but never knew where to store the stick to keep it clean. I am thinking of installing a piece of PVC pipe on the Bobcat with one removable end to store the Teflon stick. I currently look in the tank and can't tell if it is 1/4 full or 3/4. It would be nice to have a gauge built into the gas cap like the ones on old riding mowers, but longer/deeper.