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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 17, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 17, 2008 5:52 am)
So these are some kind of aftermarket gauges?
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- #154 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by did001
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Jul 21, 2008 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 13, 2008 4:02 pm)
I had to order the fuel and gas gauge from Walck's Four Wheel Drive in Bowmanstown, PA. I got the first temperature send unit from him. The second I got at NAPA. I compared the two new sending units to the original and they looked identical.
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- #155 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 21, 2008 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 21, 2008 5:25 am)
Very puzzling. Can you install a mechanical gauge instead? (with a metal tube, non-electric?)
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- #156 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by did001
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Jul 21, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 21, 2008 7:04 am)
I would rather not. This P/U is about 90% original and I am trying to keep away from doing things that were not that way in 1958, Also I am not sure what a mechanical guge is like. This is my first restoration so I am kinda learning as I go.
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- #157 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 21, 2008 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 21, 2008 12:24 pm)
Hmmm....you probably know these Jeeps better than I do, but was the temp gauge originally electric?
The "mechanical" gauges have a metal tube running from the engine block to the gauge pack in the dash. No electrics.
Could it be you are running a 6 volt gauge on 12V or vice-versa? I'm running out of ideas.
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- #158 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by bumpy
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Jul 21, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 13, 2008 6:51 am)
Sounds like an electrical problem somewhere. Could be something as simple as crud forming an alternate path, or some unexpected modifications to the original wiring, maybe even an ignition switch wearing out.
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- #159 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [Mr_Shiftright]
by did001
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Jul 21, 2008 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 21, 2008 2:22 pm)
The gauge was originally electric.
I will call Walcks where I bought the gauge from. Maybe he sent me a 6v instead of a 12v gauge. Heck it is worth a try.
Thanks for you ideas.
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- #160 of 220
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1968 MUSTANG COUPE
by debose
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Jul 26, 2008 (8:33 am)
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IM LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE SHOP IN THE BAY AREA TO DO THE BODY AND SHEET METAL WORK ON MY 68. DO YOU KNOW OR RECOMMEND A SHOP? 
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- #161 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by did001
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Jul 26, 2008 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 21, 2008 3:22 pm)
I called Walcks he said to take the speedometer out and reinstall the gauges being very careful not to have them touching the frame of the speedo. I did that and now they work fine. Problem solved. Thanks for your help
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- #162 of 220
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Re: Temperature Gauge Problem [did001]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 26, 2008 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: did001 (Jul 26, 2008 9:30 am)
So you WERE grounding out after all. That makes sense.
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