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Old 07-28-2017, 12:36 PM   #16
BillM
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Default Re: 1951 Temp gauge problems

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Anyone have experience with using a resistance type modern sender with the original gauge?
I don't think that is an option as the temperature gauge operates opposite of the other gauges. With power off the needle is all the way to the right, max temperature. With power on and a cold engine the sensor points are closed for the maximum time and the gauge reads cold until the engine heats up and causes the sensor to shorten the time the points are closed thus decreasing the average current to the gauge; causing the needle to return to the right.
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