You're likely correct. I'll get a new (to me) gauge and send the new rad back if it's all OK... I have that option. So many other people allegedly 'in the know' tell me different things though.

Mark
1949 Chevy 1/2-Ton
Lucielle
Name after my Uncle's Wife..

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