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Temperature Gauge for 6 Volt Car
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Mello



Joined: 24 Aug 2009
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Location: Lower Normandy, France

PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:18 pm    Post subject: Temperature Gauge for 6 Volt Car Reply with quote

Simple question (forgive my lack of knowledge) I want to install a temperature gauge in my 1956 6 volt Ford Pop 103E. I don't think I can get a 6 volt gauge, are 'non-electrical' temp gauges available new, or is there an alternative from another car? What options do I have?

All non-offensive suggestions gratefully accepted! Embarassed
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Phil - Nottingham



Joined: 01 Jan 2008
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Location: Nottingham

PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You want a "capilary" mechanical Bourden tube type. They are new on Ebay or http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/gauges/gauges.php#bak

Water temperature gauge.
Supplied with 5/8" UNFunion and 60" pipe.
Ref: 53323. £31.63 each

Or Holdens

Beware secondhand unless tested in boiling water as the tube is delicate and is easily pin-holed and then it will not work
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Roger-hatchy



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Location: Tiptree, Essex

PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use these people a lot

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURITE-WATER-TEMP-GAUGE-MECHANICAL-FAHRENHEIT-053373_W0QQitemZ310168967363QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM?hash=item483782d8c3

They have their phone number on their site.
Cheaper to phone them, no ebay costs
Capillery fuel guage, bought one from them a month or so back.
£30 with P&P as advertised, not sure what the reduced price was as I bought a number of items from them at the same time.

They are also very helpfull and good if wrong item ordered or sent, 48hr changed over for item that was wrongly ordered by me.
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