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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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I cant seem to find a water temp gauge, mechanical stud type, to fit a 3/8 npt fitting. Most of them have a capillary tube and require electrical connections. I want a gauge that reads from 100 to 280 degrees so that the 200-220 degree is somewhat in the center of the sweep. That is usually the accuracy area. Any ideas, brand, etc. I intend to install it in a "T" fitting at the heater valve area, directly in front of the carb.
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By miker - 6 Years Ago
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55, I don’t understand the question. In my experience a mechanical gauge with a capillary tube only has an electrical connection for a light in the gauge. Electrical gauges have a sensor into the water passage, power to the gauge, wire from the gauge to the sensor, it acts as a variable ground. Finding an electrical sensor (aftermarket type) I. Smaller pipe sizes NPT, or metric is one thing. The mechanical capillary type tend to be larger. Been years, but I seem to remember them at 3/8 NPT.
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By Robs36Ford - 6 Years Ago
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?? Are you asking for a gauge like the ones in a rad cap? Used in the 1930's and older cars. Also modern ones are made for racing. Never seen any that can be threaded in though.
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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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Basically it is the same type gage that you would find in a hot water boiler system that is used in a home heating system. It screws into a female receptacle pipe fitting. It has a metal "stud", if you will, that senses the water temp. I guess I need to find a plumbing supply company here in Fla. Thanks for trying. Charlie
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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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I found several on different websites. I narrowed it down to one from amazon. Problem solved. Thanks
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By paul2748 - 6 Years Ago
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Can you give us the make and model #?
55charliebird (6/14/2019)
I found several on different websites. I narrowed it down to one from amazon. Problem solved. Thanks
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By miker - 6 Years Ago
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I understand now. I used one of the small Moon ones in the intake manifold right before the ‘stat for years. I don’t remember it being anywhere near this pricey.
https://www.jegs.com/i/VPA/960/49800-VUI/10002/-1?gclsrc=aw.ds&&mrkgcl=1239&mrkgadid=3328194555&adpos=1o1&creative=330726016700&device=t&matchtype=&network=g&jegspromo=nonbrand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2fiP1b7q4gIVi_hkCh32PwxoEAQYASABEgJw6_D_BwE
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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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PIC GAUGE TRI-RC-254R1.75D...........ON AMAZON, COST $36.00. IT HAS TEMP AND PRESSURE. 2 1/2 " DIAL FACE. THE ONLY ONE I COULD FIND WITH THE 195-210 DEGREE CENTERED IN THE GAGE SCALE.
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By paul2748 - 6 Years Ago
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Oddly enough, It wouldn't come up on Amazon. But ebay had the same thing, 22.00, free shipping. Plus another brand (pressure and temp) for less that 20.00
55charliebird (6/15/2019)
PIC GAUGE TRI-RC-254R1.75D...........ON AMAZON, COST $36.00. IT HAS TEMP AND PRESSURE. 2 1/2 " DIAL FACE. THE ONLY ONE I COULD FIND WITH THE 195-210 DEGREE CENTERED IN THE GAGE SCALE.
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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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I could not find it on E-bay. Anyway, I found the one I wanted. Thanks
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