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Stingray70 · 04-19-2022, 09:16 AM

I just picked this up. It looks original to me but unsure of what it is from. Any ideas?

nkaminar · 04-19-2022, 09:40 AM

It looks like the fluid is stuck up at the top. You could try gently tapping it down. The modern thermometers won't fit so it is not practical to try and rebuild it. Others may have other ideas on how to get the fluid back into the bulb. The old motometers register better than the repros so it is worth trying to fix it.

Motometer made their meters that were branded for different makes of cars. They also made a universal meter for any car. It looks like this is the universal variety.

Stingray70 · 04-19-2022, 02:01 PM

Thanks nkaminar. I will fiddle with it to see if I can get the fluid back in the bowl. Anyone know how old it is? 1920s? 30s?

John Dayhuff · 04-19-2022, 03:48 PM

Probably 30's. Looks to just be a generic one and would probably work on just about anything from the era.

Gene F · 04-19-2022, 05:15 PM

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I hear if you put it in hot water while already attached to a piece of clothes line you can take it out and swing it around, and the centrifugal force will help to draw the mercury down. Gott a get it affixed properly to the line first though,. Swing it around FAST.

04-19-2022, 09:40 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: What moto meter is this It looks like the fluid is stuck up at the top. You could try gently tapping it down. The modern thermometers won't fit so it is not practical to try and rebuild it. Others may have other ideas on how to get the fluid back into the bulb. The old motometers register better than the repros so it is worth trying to fix it. Motometer made their meters that were branded for different makes of cars. They also made a universal meter for any car. It looks like this is the universal variety. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

04-19-2022, 02:01 PM	#3
Stingray70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Western NC Posts: 213	Re: What moto meter is this Thanks nkaminar. I will fiddle with it to see if I can get the fluid back in the bowl. Anyone know how old it is? 1920s? 30s? __________________ 1930 Standard Coupe

04-19-2022, 03:48 PM	#4
John Dayhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Posts: 164	Re: What moto meter is this Probably 30's. Looks to just be a generic one and would probably work on just about anything from the era. __________________ John

04-19-2022, 05:15 PM	#5
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: What moto meter is this Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I hear if you put it in hot water while already attached to a piece of clothes line you can take it out and swing it around, and the centrifugal force will help to draw the mercury down. Gott a get it affixed properly to the line first though,. Swing it around FAST.