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8681

Top Mount Press Fit Acetyl Head for Gasoline, Diesel, Bio-Diesel, Hydraulic & Lubricating Oil Tanks

Application
The 8681 Junior Top Mount “Press Fit” Spiral Gauge is designed for use in measuring liquid levels in gasoline, diesel fuel, bio-diesel, hydraulic and lubricating oils tanks where space restrictions prevent the use of a swing-arm style mechanical gauge. It is ideal for medium duty construction & agriculture, lawn & garden, and recreational vehicle applications.

General Information & Features
• The “Press Fit” mounting of the 8681 Spiral Gauge allows a 360-degree orientation of the dial for ease in fuel level monitoring. The “Press Fit” mounting contributes to the gauge’s adaptability for use in restricted areas.

• The 8681 “Press Fit” Spiral Gauge is designed for top mounting utilizing a FKM/Viton or Nitrile grommet seal (included with the gauge), an easy-to-read fractional dial, and available in lengths from 6 to 30 inches max.

• Solid One-Piece Head Construction, No-Leakage Path to Dial

• Compatible with Field Replaceable Snap-On Junior Dials such as:

  1. Fractional Direct Read Dial.
  2. Rochester Remote Ready Dial (R3D®) for use with Hall Effect Module (9704 or 9705)
  3. Hall Effect TwinSite® Sender with 0.5-4.5V output (8-32VDC input)

Documents
Data Sheet
MS-520 – Machining Standards



General Specifications*

Mounting
Designed for “Press Fit” top-mounting only.
Recommended hole size: 1.486″±0.020″ (37.75mm ± 0.50mm).
Tank thickness: 0.079″ – 0.394″ 2.0mm – 10.00mm).

Accuracy
Accuracy depends upon proper gauge sizing. Direct read dials +/-7%. Accuracy may be less depending upon tank shape. Accuracy may be less near full and empty. Accuracy may be less if tank is not level. This gauge is not to be used for filling. All accuracy estimates are expressed as a percent of full scale.

Temperature
Standard operating range is -40°F to 158°F, -40°C to 70°C.

Shock & Vibration
Suitable for mobile, and off-road light duty applications.

Tank Pressure
0 to 6 PSIG [0 to 0.4 Bar] maximum.

Tank Opening Details
See MS-520.

When Ordering Specify:

1. Gauge model number.
2. Tank height.
3. Riser height, if any.
4. Optional Viton Seal.

Materials of Construction*

Head
Acetal.

Seal
Nitrile Rubber (Optional Viton Seal).

Guide Rod
Stainless steel.

Centershaft
Stainless steel.

Tie Plate
Stainless steel.

Guide & Bearing Pin
Stainless steel.

Float
Nitrile ebonite.

Drive Magnet
Nylon 12 composite.

Standard Dial
Copolymer, hermetically sealed, gasoline resistant.

Magnet Holder & Centershaft Holder
Acetal.

*Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Pressure ratings subject to change due to temperature and other environmental considerations.

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    Revised 08-27-2024