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Digger · 10-24-2013, 08:37 PM

Anyone know where I can get the fitting to connect temp probe to the side of the water pump as shown in the photo? I do not want to put it into the hose. Any leads? Thank you

deuce lover · 10-24-2013, 09:09 PM

If its to adapt a dualtemp female nut to a male fitting that would go into the 36 left pump it does not exist to my knowledge.

Digger · 10-24-2013, 09:25 PM

Yes that is what I need.

barnfind08 · 10-25-2013, 10:06 AM

I needed the same exact fitting to do this and none were available for my 34 3W I went to napa and went thru their drawers and got a fitting with male threads on both ends. Took it to a friend who is a machinist of sorts and had him turn down the inside to give me a taper for the temp bulb to seal on. It seems to work even tho the probe is not all the way into the water path like it would be in a hose. it gives me a reading. I did not care for the hose installation as my car is a 40-50's hotrod original paint with no fenders or boards.

Willit Stop · 10-25-2013, 11:38 AM

If I remember correctly,I used a rubber "O"ring for a seal. No leaks yet.

bobH · 10-25-2013, 11:55 AM

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Just opinion here... The pumps that I have seen, very few, have that port machined to accept the fitting that comes with the temp gauge - it's for a male, with the flared part that comes with the temp probe. Easiest way to get that fitting that I know of, is to get an inexpensive, new temp gauge, and steal the fitting from it. I did this recently, and got the gauge at my local auto parts store - I think about $19, threw the gauge away, and had the proper fitting. Looked like an autometer gauge, but I think it was a cheap import. (cheaper than a machinist) JMO

Digger · 10-25-2013, 01:26 PM

Here is the photo I forgot to attach. I like that idea of getting a fitting off a cheap gauge, I will look in to that. Worst case I guess I will drill into the hose

Bruce/CT · 10-25-2013, 07:35 PM

Hi Digger,

Have you tried C& G in California or Stacy Brown at Antique Parts in Arlington,TX?
Another idea is contacting a water pump restorer like Skip Hanley. They might have one to sell or know where to get one.
Good luck,
Bruce/CT

Digger · 10-25-2013, 11:28 PM

Yes I emailed skip yesterday, no word yet.

toddle321 · 10-26-2013, 02:40 PM

I got a couple of them 4 or 5 years ago from Randy at http://www.rsgaugeworks.com/

I don't know where he got the fitting, but he's a nice guy if you give him a call

10-24-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,210	'36 Water pump fitting for temp probe Anyone know where I can get the fitting to connect temp probe to the side of the water pump as shown in the photo? I do not want to put it into the hose. Any leads? Thank you

10-24-2013, 09:09 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,305	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe If its to adapt a dualtemp female nut to a male fitting that would go into the 36 left pump it does not exist to my knowledge.

10-24-2013, 09:25 PM	#3
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,210	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe Yes that is what I need.

10-25-2013, 10:06 AM	#4
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 893	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe I needed the same exact fitting to do this and none were available for my 34 3W I went to napa and went thru their drawers and got a fitting with male threads on both ends. Took it to a friend who is a machinist of sorts and had him turn down the inside to give me a taper for the temp bulb to seal on. It seems to work even tho the probe is not all the way into the water path like it would be in a hose. it gives me a reading. I did not care for the hose installation as my car is a 40-50's hotrod original paint with no fenders or boards.

10-25-2013, 11:38 AM	#5
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe If I remember correctly,I used a rubber "O"ring for a seal. No leaks yet.

10-25-2013, 11:55 AM	#6
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just opinion here... The pumps that I have seen, very few, have that port machined to accept the fitting that comes with the temp gauge - it's for a male, with the flared part that comes with the temp probe. Easiest way to get that fitting that I know of, is to get an inexpensive, new temp gauge, and steal the fitting from it. I did this recently, and got the gauge at my local auto parts store - I think about $19, threw the gauge away, and had the proper fitting. Looked like an autometer gauge, but I think it was a cheap import. (cheaper than a machinist) JMO

10-25-2013, 07:35 PM	#8
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe Hi Digger, Have you tried C& G in California or Stacy Brown at Antique Parts in Arlington,TX? Another idea is contacting a water pump restorer like Skip Hanley. They might have one to sell or know where to get one. Good luck, Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

10-25-2013, 11:28 PM	#9
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,210	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe Yes I emailed skip yesterday, no word yet.

10-26-2013, 02:40 PM	#10
toddle321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 152	Re: '36 Water pump fitting for temp probe I got a couple of them 4 or 5 years ago from Randy at http://www.rsgaugeworks.com/ I don't know where he got the fitting, but he's a nice guy if you give him a call