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6v temp gauge sending unit ?
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Grant |
03-12-2014 @ 11:01 AM
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Does anyone know of a six volt sending unit that could be installed on the left water pump of a 1936 Ford to operate a six volt StewartWarner-type aftermarket temperature gauge ? I have been able to locate only 12 volt senders and gauges so far. As a further problem, the threaded portion of the available sending units is much larger than the threaded hole in the top of the 1936 left water pump. Thoughts? Comments? Recommendations?
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supereal |
03-12-2014 @ 5:16 PM
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You might consider an aftermarket bulb type temp gauge. The bulb can be installed in a hose, or into the radiator top tank by soldering in a fitting for the bulb. Finding six volt anything today is rare.
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supereal |
03-12-2014 @ 5:17 PM
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You might consider an aftermarket bulb type temp gauge. The bulb can be installed in a hose, or into the radiator top tank by soldering in a fitting for the bulb. Finding six volt anything today is rare.
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Grant |
03-15-2014 @ 6:55 AM
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What about using a temperature gauge which has an old-style capillary tube as a sending unit, rather than an electrical one? As long as the threaded end of it could be adapted to screw into the left water pump housing, would this not be a workable solution? The '36 in question is a Touring A vehicle, so having vintage aftermarket under-dash Stewart Warner gauges is not an issue.
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trjford8 |
03-15-2014 @ 7:49 AM
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Grant, that would certainly work, but you need to find the correct adapter and a gauge with a small enough bulb on the end of the tube to go into the adapter.
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TomO |
03-15-2014 @ 8:02 AM
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You could also try to convert this Model A gauge and sender to your car. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/1920
Tom
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