Replacement thermometer for Motormeters 1 Attachment(s)
I was just looking through a Model A vendor's catalog that I just received. My heart jumped when I turned to the page with the Motormeters and Quail Radiator Caps. They had a picture of the replacement thermometer for the Motormeter along with the ones for the Thermo Quail caps. But I then saw that the Motormeter thermometer replacement was discontinued. :(
Ok for now on the Quail replacement thermometer. :) I can not remember the last time I saw a vendor that had any of these replacement glass thermometers. What is the story on them as I believe you can still buy complete new Motormeters so my assumption is that there is still a source out there somewhere providing the OEM thermometers to the OEM manufacturer of the Motormeters. Yes I know that vendors would always prefer to sell you a brand new complete one but I have several old Motormeters that I would like to restore. Anybody have an info on sourcing these??? Attachment 193220 |
Re: Replacement thermometer for Motormeters Why sell the t'mometer when I could sell the whole thing for more bucks??
Paul in CT |
Re: Replacement thermometer for Motormeters The replacement thermometer is still listed on the Snyder's website.
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3322 |
Re: Replacement thermometer for Motormeters OOps, I just realized your looking for the Ford Motormeter therm and not the quail. Sorry
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Re: Replacement thermometer for Motormeters I don't think you can replace the thermometer inside a round glass motometer.
Bert's also sells the replacement thermometer for the quail. |
Re: Replacement thermometer for Motormeters I replaced my original Motometer because the body was pitted and the thermometer had failed. The mercury would no shrink back to the bottom. I even placed it in the freezer overnight to no avail.
I bought a new Motometer by Boyce with the wreath engraving but no wreath on the screws from Tomlinson for $59.95. The form, fit, and finish matched the original with better mounting mounting tangs. I believe that since most Motometers have such a poor finish that it is cheaper to just buy a new one than to rebuild it by replacing the bulb, screws, and gaskets. The only problem with the new Motometer shipped in a box sealed with the genuine Ford equipment seal was that the flip top would not seal. It rattled because the gasket face was flush with the body. I complained and Thomlinson sent a thicker rubber gasket that seems to seal but has not been tested. I don't like this gasket because it not a composite and red in color. After a period of time, the rubber gasket will fail. Almost without exception, every parts order from every vendor arrives as poor quality, wrong quantity, and wrong color etc. I am sure all of you know the rest of the story. |
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