This car came with a temp gauge that works, but has some rust issues. There is one spot on the tube that is missing some of its sheathing also. I was able to tease the silk screen with the calibration out of gauge can after I loosened the nut and wiggle and prayed, but I was lucky. I thought I would remember how to get the gauge dial in and out easily, but removing the silk screen dial was much harder than I remember. I hoping someone remembers the trick. Do I need to bend the needle up a little or does the needle fish in through the slot once I find the sweet spot?
On the little spot that is bear of the tube I might try to smear a little JB in line to make it look whole then paint the tube silver because of the rust? The ugliest part of the tube is at the firewall where the coils are.
If I remember correct, the needle pulls straight off? I have painted some oil gauge needles in the past, but it has been a while.
Anyways, this old gauge is fragile and getting it cleaned up, into the car, around the heater, under the dash will take some patients. Love and hate this stuff. Any helpful ideas much appreciated.
steve
On the little spot that is bear of the tube I might try to smear a little JB in line to make it look whole then paint the tube silver because of the rust? The ugliest part of the tube is at the firewall where the coils are.
If I remember correct, the needle pulls straight off? I have painted some oil gauge needles in the past, but it has been a while.
Anyways, this old gauge is fragile and getting it cleaned up, into the car, around the heater, under the dash will take some patients. Love and hate this stuff. Any helpful ideas much appreciated.
steve