DO NOT CUT THE TUBE, it is part of a gas filled sealed system with a bulb down in the engine head...here's a picture of the gauge with bulb.

https://www.classicparts.com/1949-53-Temp-Gauge-w_-White-Needle-8-cyl/productinfo/24-703D/

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Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD