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Old 08-13-2024, 09:48 PM   #4
whirnot
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Default Re: Boyce Motometer repair

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Originally Posted by Gene F View Post
People have had to take them off, because someone tried to steal it. Usually breaks the neck on the radiator.

If you really want it, just buy a new one from Snyders. Put a spring on the probe so it drips into the water if you want it to read more accurately.
It is not designed to read the temp of the water, only the temp of hot air, or steam. Adding a spring will make it totally ineffective.
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