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Old 09-10-2021, 09:06 AM   #1
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Default 36 temp gauge replacement

I'm swapping out my 41 motor to a fresh built french block motor. The original temp gauge fitting is firmly stuck in the old head and attempts at removal have resulted in rounding off the flats on the fitting. Even vise grips won't budge the thing. I'm assuming I'll need to cut the wire that runs to the temp gauge. Is the probe bulb replaceable by a gauge restorer? Searches for a replacement gauge assembly haven't been very fruitful.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 09-10-2021, 10:12 AM   #2
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To bad you didn't have a tubing wrench. Yes line to the gauge can be repaired . Williamson's in AS or Wolf & Co in OH.
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Are you using a '36 temp gauge with the capillary tube encased in a wire winding ?
If so the Wolf man is your guy. He did my '36 temp gage....primo....not quick or cheap
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I did use a tubing wrench and the flats just gave way. Then the vise grip spun it into a round. The hollow bolt that seats the probe is screwed all the way down to the shoulder and didn't offer much surface to achieve purchase with either the wrench or the plier.
I need the Wolf man contact info please.
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Old 09-10-2021, 01:46 PM   #5
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Try antiqueinstrument.com in Willoughby, OH.

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I did use a tubing wrench and the flats just gave way. Then the vise grip spun it into a round. The hollow bolt that seats the probe is screwed all the way down to the shoulder and didn't offer much surface to achieve purchase with either the wrench or the plier.
I need the Wolf man contact info please.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...J-MBC1SFeM6drc


Here is a pic of the dash in my old '33.John Wolf did the temp unit .The face was done by Williamson's.Sorry I don't have a better pic.
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I'm swapping out my 41 motor to a fresh built french block motor. The original temp gauge fitting is firmly stuck in the old head and attempts at removal have resulted in rounding off the flats on the fitting. Even vise grips won't budge the thing. I'm assuming I'll need to cut the wire that runs to the temp gauge. Is the probe bulb replaceable by a gauge restorer? Searches for a replacement gauge assembly haven't been very fruitful.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Does it look like this? I had a new one in a box but can’t find it. This one may work
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Does it look like this? I had a new one in a box but can’t find it. This one may work
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Fine print A-6039 I think
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Here is a pic of the dash in my old '33.John Wolf did the temp unit .The face was done by Williamson's.Sorry I don't have a better pic.
Do you have John Wolf's contact info?

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