There are several places to have the gauges rebuilt. I use Nosinger's in
Marmorneck (sp?) NY - and they do an excellent job (note that there are two
nosinger's - one is a small shop, the other is tightly affiliated, if not owned
by
Moss Motors). Check their ad in Hemmings or on the internet. I also know palo
alto speedometer is supposed to be real good but I haven't dealt with them
(being
happy with Nosinger), and there is someone in New Mexico too (can't remember the
shop name). But really, if you can get a new gauge for $145, you aren't far
from
the price of getting yours rebuilt - sometimes the rebuild is better, sometimes
new is better - can't comment here with gauges because I haven't bought them
new.
Phil Bates
Art Pfenninger wrote:
> Where is a good place to get the water gauge on an MGA repaired? I see tha
> MOSS sells a new oil/water for $145 anyone know anything about the new
> one?
> ...Art
>
> On Fri, 31 Mar 2000, Phil Bates wrote:
>
> > What is your elevation?? Where I live water boils at 204°F, and would be
> > just about 1/3 of the way up toward the hot side - not indicating danger
> > (i.e. 2/3 or so of the way up the scale from cold). Sea level (212°F)
> > boiling should be a little further up. My MG's ('58 A, '67 B) have the
> > early actual temp listed, so I don't know where the "N" is. Anyhow, sounds
> > like the gauge is functioning, and you should bend the needle as you see fit
> > (careful not to damage it though). Capillariy tube replacement typically
> > runs about $120 at the good gauge rebuild shops. You can check it better
> > comparing to a candy thermometer. Straight down on an early gauge is about
> > 185°F.
> >
> > Good Luck!
> > Phil Bates
> >
> > Carl French wrote:
> >
> > > So, when taking everything out of the engine bay this fall for the
> > > rebuild I knackered my capillary tube for the water temp sender. I have
> > > gotten one for free that I can cannibalize (broken glass, needles took a
> > > slight knock) So I straightened out the needles and gave it the hot
> > > water test. with a full boil I only got the needle to 'just' after 'N'.
> > > This does not seem far enough for a rolling boil on the stove. Am I
> > > right that this is toast or needs further work or is there something
> > > about water, physics, and the gauge I do not understand.
> > > Carl
> >
> >
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