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msmaron · 03-30-2013, 11:20 AM

Just was curious to how many installed one in their A.. with our without a thermostat...

This picture of my clock represents the actual WARM UP TIME with following the temp gauge. The car was sitting outside for 8 hours and the temp was 40 degrees.

Dave Mc · 03-30-2013, 12:54 PM

I run oil pressure guage =5-7Lbs is normal and a 170* Thermostat and an important addition is the Fan Shroud from a "AA" Truck

Rowdy · 03-30-2013, 01:00 PM

Planning on running a temp gauge and oil pressure gauge, have both. The oil pressure gauge is likely more for looks than being really useful. Not sure about a thermostat, that will depend more on the running charactoristics of the engine when done. Also may run a tach if I can find a small one that looks vintage. Rod

CarlG · 03-30-2013, 01:02 PM

Thermostat, Water temp, Tach, Oil Press, Clock. Don't know where I'd put it or I'd have a vacuum gauge.

Big John · 03-30-2013, 01:44 PM

never have run either.... motormeter is all you need.....

HoarseWhisperer · 03-30-2013, 02:19 PM

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Ran these two accessories for a short while just to see how they did, but now they're on the shelf.

1931 flamingo · 03-30-2013, 02:20 PM

Run a t/stat, both gages, and have an old s/warner motometer (vac Gage) to be installed.
Paul in CT

msmaron · 03-30-2013, 02:29 PM

I was running the oil gauge and that is now on the shelf as it really does nothing at all, the temp gauge i am going to install as i have been running a thermo. and will allow me to know when to RUN And GO!!!

msmaron · 03-30-2013, 04:01 PM

lets get some more votes to see some real numbers fordbarners!!! this is getting interesting

mtnmice · 03-30-2013, 04:24 PM

Just a murdermeter......does that count as a gauge?

My coupe had a dead motormeter when I bought it, and I had to shell out $55 plus, to replace the entire top end, cause vendor reports no thermometers available from manufacturer. Hmmmm...something about "too difficult to install". Actually the thermometer simply unscrews from the bottom of the "wreath"....easy peasy.

ctlikon0712 · 03-30-2013, 06:56 PM

Right now I'm running both gauges without the thermostat. I plan on installing a thermostat at a later time before I drive her more. She's a new to me motor and even though the oil doesn't show much pressure upon warm up, until everything is more familiar it’s just a good piece of mind to see the pressure at startup. With the older radiator and conditions here in Florida I won't run without a temp gauge.

Pete · 03-30-2013, 07:24 PM

Left to right. Oil,gas,water.

Don S · 03-30-2013, 07:26 PM

I am also using a volt meter,mostly because of the alternator,and the amp meter not registrating after a few minutes of running.

Al 29Tudor · 03-30-2013, 08:43 PM

I only use the motometer and ammeter. No thermostat or temp gage or oil gage.

Bill in SoCal · 03-31-2013, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al 29Tudor

I only use the motometer and ammeter. No thermostat or temp gage or oil gage.

Me too, but I counted the motometer as a temp gauge. I see now that they may mean a gauge INSIDE the car.

Mike V. Florida · 03-31-2013, 02:47 AM

Never found a need to in all the years I've had my A.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-31-2013, 02:57 AM

I'm running a steam guage. When steam comes out the overflow pipe, the engine is too hot.

newshirt · 03-31-2013, 07:48 AM

I worried about not having these gauges when I first got my A. What if... what if... Only after thousands of miles did the worry and fear go away. I don't even think about them now.

Bruce Adams · 03-31-2013, 08:08 AM

I counted my THERMO-QUAIL as NO temp gauge as the one time I overheated I looked at the thermo quail and it was still NOT REGISTERING as always.

Does anyone's thermo-quail ever show any RED?
Thanks.

28ACoupe · 03-31-2013, 09:59 AM

I don't run any of them. Motometer in the radiator is all that is needed.

The rest is just not needed.

View Poll Results: Do you run temp and oil pressure gauges
Do you run a Thermostat?	102	40.80%
Do you run a Temp Gauge?	106	42.40%
Do you run a Oil Pressure Gauge?	39	15.60%
Do you run with both gauges?	55	22.00%
Dont run any of the above gauges?	93	37.20%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 250. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I run oil pressure guage =5-7Lbs is normal and a 170* Thermostat and an important addition is the Fan Shroud from a "AA" Truck __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

03-30-2013, 01:00 PM	#3
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Planning on running a temp gauge and oil pressure gauge, have both. The oil pressure gauge is likely more for looks than being really useful. Not sure about a thermostat, that will depend more on the running charactoristics of the engine when done. Also may run a tach if I can find a small one that looks vintage. Rod

03-30-2013, 01:02 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Thermostat, Water temp, Tach, Oil Press, Clock. Don't know where I'd put it or I'd have a vacuum gauge. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-30-2013, 01:44 PM	#5
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? never have run either.... motormeter is all you need.....

03-30-2013, 02:19 PM	#6
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ran these two accessories for a short while just to see how they did, but now they're on the shelf. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

03-30-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Run a t/stat, both gages, and have an old s/warner motometer (vac Gage) to be installed. Paul in CT

03-30-2013, 02:29 PM	#8
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I was running the oil gauge and that is now on the shelf as it really does nothing at all, the temp gauge i am going to install as i have been running a thermo. and will allow me to know when to RUN And GO!!! __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

03-30-2013, 04:01 PM	#9
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? lets get some more votes to see some real numbers fordbarners!!! this is getting interesting __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

03-30-2013, 04:24 PM	#10
mtnmice Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 20	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Just a murdermeter......does that count as a gauge? My coupe had a dead motormeter when I bought it, and I had to shell out $55 plus, to replace the entire top end, cause vendor reports no thermometers available from manufacturer. Hmmmm...something about "too difficult to install". Actually the thermometer simply unscrews from the bottom of the "wreath"....easy peasy.

03-30-2013, 06:56 PM	#11
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Right now I'm running both gauges without the thermostat. I plan on installing a thermostat at a later time before I drive her more. She's a new to me motor and even though the oil doesn't show much pressure upon warm up, until everything is more familiar it’s just a good piece of mind to see the pressure at startup. With the older radiator and conditions here in Florida I won't run without a temp gauge. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

03-30-2013, 07:26 PM	#13
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 244	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I am also using a volt meter,mostly because of the alternator,and the amp meter not registrating after a few minutes of running.

03-30-2013, 08:43 PM	#14
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 648	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I only use the motometer and ammeter. No thermostat or temp gage or oil gage.

03-31-2013, 02:47 AM	#16
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? Never found a need to in all the years I've had my A. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-31-2013, 02:57 AM	#17
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I'm running a steam guage. When steam comes out the overflow pipe, the engine is too hot.

03-31-2013, 07:48 AM	#18
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I worried about not having these gauges when I first got my A. What if... what if... Only after thousands of miles did the worry and fear go away. I don't even think about them now. __________________ Ray White

03-31-2013, 08:08 AM	#19
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I counted my THERMO-QUAIL as NO temp gauge as the one time I overheated I looked at the thermo quail and it was still NOT REGISTERING as always. Does anyone's thermo-quail ever show any RED? Thanks.

03-31-2013, 09:59 AM	#20
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Curious How many run a Temp Gauge & OR Oil Pres. Gauge POLL?? I don't run any of them. Motometer in the radiator is all that is needed. The rest is just not needed. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.