NC-car-guy Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Before I turn to eBay, does anyone have a working temp gauge for a 1954 large series? My sender is stuck in the block and while trying to unstick it the tube broke off. Edited June 10, 2019 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 50/70 series gauges differ a little between the '54 and '55 versions. In '54, indicator needles were white; in '55, they were red. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Buickborn said: 50/70 series gauges differ a little between the '54 and '55 versions. In '54, indicator needles were white; in '55, they were red. Oh thanks. I havent had many large series cars. I'll edit the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 are the tubes repairable... or replaceable? I'm not finding much, a few that had the sending tube cut.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The tube might be repairable. Not long ago I repaired the tiny-diameter pickup tube for my roadster's gasoline heater by wrapping the break with extremely fine copper wire and then soldering the whole works. Another possibility might be to turn the project over to a radiator shop -- ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Buickborn said: The tube might be repairable. Not long ago I repaired the tiny-diameter pickup tube for my roadster's gasoline heater by wrapping the break with extremely fine copper wire and then soldering the whole works. Another possibility might be to turn the project over to a radiator shop -- ??? Interesting. I seem to recall someone on here getting a new tube on one at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 5:45 PM, NC-car-guy said: Before I turn to eBay, does anyone have a working temp gauge for a 1954 large series? My sender is stuck in the block and while trying to unstick it the tube broke off. I've got one, complete - $1,250. Includes running when parked 322, 4 door body with decent chrome, potmetal and trim front to rear, power brakes, power antenna, Selectronic radio. Would make a great "go by" car for someone restoring a like make and model. PM if interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Interesting. I seem to recall someone on here getting a new tube on one at one point. I too recall a member having the entire unit repaired(broken off head bulb) and working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NC-car-guy Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Holy Moly! $200-300 to replace that tube! @$!_!€€$?×&!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Holy Moly! $200-300 to replace that tube! @$!_!€€$?×&!!! Just one of those deals where you need it and they know it. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56buickinga Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Holy Moly! $200-300 to replace that tube! @$!_!€€$?×&!!! Well that seems like pocket change to one who can afford to own a Roadmaster. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 6 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Holy Moly! $200-300 to replace that tube! @$!_!€€$?×&!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Here's another idea that might work as a repair if there's a stump of the original l tube still attached to the engine fitting: maybe you could slip a length of slightly larger tubing as a sleeve over the broken ends and then solder it in place? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Holy Moly! $200-300 to replace that tube! @$!_!€€$?×&!!! I don't think it is just a "repair the tube" issue. Isn't there a gas inside the bulb and tube which is what causes the needle to move? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Next week after natnl meet I will find your fix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buickborn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 11 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: I don't think it is just a "repair the tube" issue. Isn't there a gas inside the bulb and tube which is what causes the needle to move? Well, I've wondered the same thing. But the type of gas present in the tube (including normal the normal atmospheric mix) may not be critical, since all gases are subject to Boyle's Law (having to do with the direct relationship between temperature and pressure). Usually when nitrogen, for example, is used in shock absorbers or tires, the purpose is to minimize corrosion or transmission of the gas through rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 fix it yourself!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Got one on eBay for $50. I will still try repairing the old one per Willie's instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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