[Spridgets] FW: Water Temp Gauge Problem

[brian]

I did this repair and it worked well. I did use a dry ice alcohol bath to
keep the bulb cold.

Brian
On Jul 13, 2012 1:05 AM, "Dean Swanson" <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Kirk,
> A friend/co-worker of mine found instructions online of how to take the
> bulb/tube off a new cheap gauge and fix the old gauge.
>
> http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge
>
> I can check at work tomorrow and see if he did anything else special...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:47 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] Water Temp Gauge Problem
>
> My original water temp included within the oil pressure gauge stopped
> working.  For a temporary fix I installed an under dash water temp unit
> from the auto parts store.
>
> I was able to make the unit fit my head without damaging the threads . .
> and it is reading in accordance with my thermostat when the thermostat
> opens up . . if nothing else it might serve as a warning if my temp gets
> too high.  (The included adapters did not fit of course and the adapters
> are typically necessary as they form the seal).
>
> Does anyone have a good reference on who rebuilds gauges and what it might
> cost to have this done so that I can go back to the original set up?
>
> I wish there was a way I could buy a new line to the original temp gauge as
> I think the problem is with the sender line when I pulled my engine the
> last time around.  The internal wire on the original unit is ok. .  but I
> noticed a spot where the surrounding coiled wire was broken . . and I am
> not sure if this break would cause the problem.
>
> Any input is certainly appreciated.
>
> Thanks . . .
>
> Kirk
>
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