Sorting out 2198

[Jack Bowser]

C56B2198 arrived yesterday by Gary Straight of Straight Roads. Great guy who handels our cars carefully.

I’ve started fixing all the things I’ve discovered that need attention. Generator is rebuilt with new brushes and berrings and new end plate to replace the broken one.

I’m at a loss regarding my gauge pod. It won’t nest down into the dash correctly. The mounting bracket Holds the assembly too high and there isn’t any way to adjust it. Also my turn signal bulbs and the low fuel bulb are good but do not illuminate. Any one have any idea what can cause this? I was running on fumes when I got the car so I felt the low fuel light should have been on. I filled the tank but it only took 10 Gallons so maybe I wasn’t low on fuel as the gauge indicated. Also after filling the tank the gauge only went to a little over half full. Do I have a bad fuel sender or bad gauge?

Turn signals work but not the indicators. Instrument lights work so I must have a good ground.

One of my hubcaps has the Center polished. Is there a way to put the lines back in? I’m wondering if a scotch pad with the hub cap spinning can do this.

My heaters are not getting hot water. Radiator level is up where it should be so I suspect either the heater valves are stuck or the vacuum control isn’t working. One side is getting a little hot water but the others hoses are cold.

Where should I start my troubleshooting?

All suggestions and comments are welcome.