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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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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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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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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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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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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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Engine to Transmission conversion
by echs1968
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Jul 31, 2008 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 26, 2008 11:49 am)
I want to know dose anyone have any information on puting a C4 in a 1955 TBird with a Y Block 312
has any one done it ? I have heard that C4 with a 5 bolt bell housing will work ???
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1954 Ford F-100 - Need Advice
by waltermains
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Jul 31, 2008 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: echs1968 (Jul 31, 2008 3:57 pm)
I would appeciate some advice. I have been trying to sell my 1954 Ford F-100 truck project. My son and I started it and have done quite a bit of work including rebuilding the engine, rear end, radiator and transmission. This was started as a frame up restoration, so all original body parts have been removed, sanded and primed. Where we could, we have saved and cleaned original parts to be used for re-assembly. Presently, all parts, new and old are boxed and stored and we began to inventory what we had and what was needed to complete it. This is where the project stopped. Our enthusiasm and motivation have waned and it is time to say goodbye to this. I am asking $4000 for the truck. We originally paid $2000 and our receipts show over $8000 additional spent working on it.
I would be happy to sell this for $4000 but am uncertain if I am asking too much. If you read this, send a response to let me know if you think I am asking too much for the project. You can see more information at this web site I put together to show our work.
http://homepage.mac.com/salsafc/1954FordF100/Truck.html
Thanks,
Wmains
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