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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 46 | i have a 52 3800, with a 235, finally got it to run but the heat gauge will not work, it looks mechanical how much of a problem to fix? this truck is for hauling wood, so if it is better to juct get one from the auto parts i will but would be nice to keep it stock any body tackle this? does the sender unhook from the back of the gauge? thanks for your time trying | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | The "sender" on your original-equipment gauge is actually a small-diameter tube filled with a liquid similar to Freon that expands when heated. No, it doesn't come apart. It's a professional restorer's job to rebuild that type of gsuge. I'd suggest an aftermarket gauge, either direct-reading or electric, unless you're doing a restoration of the truck. Getting an original gauge rehabbed is pretty pricey.
Jerry
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