Getting back to the float needle problems I might have a crack with these and see how it works out. Getting the brass needles made they came back with a stupid price of $35 each. These are a bit better priced. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252780607048?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT