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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,060 | I am posting this question here, because I don't think this is an electrical issue.
Is there a way to repair or replace the copper line from the temperature sensing unit to the gauge?
I have a couple of the gauges from my collection of 41-46 parts with the copper line cut off. I was just wondering if there was a fix.
1946 1-ton Panel
1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | No, there is a gas inside the tube that is on the temp gauge that cannot be replaced once it is released.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 893 | Get a hold of these guys and see if those type of gauges can be fixed. http://www.bobsspeedometer.com/1/120/index.asp
Brian
1955.2 3100 Truck
The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | I know this has been discussed before but here's what I remember.
The tube has a bulb on the end filled with ether (I believe) and some of the vendors offer repair services for the gauges and can also change the length of the capillary tube if needed.
Who does it? A search on this site could probably find the names of repair shops.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | A fellow over in Greenville can do it but I think the charge is around 90 bucks. Heck, you can probably buy a repop for that! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 888 | Google "capillary temperature gauge repair" Many options.
Ed
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Check Ebay their are a couple of vendors who have them NEW for around $ 70. Jim Carters Truck Parts on ebay.
Last edited by 41Chevy; 04/22/2013 12:16 PM.
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Don't need no stinking gauge, Just plumb in a pressure pop off valve from your water heater.  | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 | That is a ridiculous idea. I hope no one takes you seriously. This site is for real ideas, not jokes. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Sorry to all those who would plumb in a water heater pop off. That was a joke. I will go back to my serious mode. My "real idea" is to buy an aftermarket unit. | | |
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