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Old 09-07-2016, 02:21 PM   #1
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Default 1936 Temperature gauge work with a 1948 Flathead?
My temperature probe is in my drivers side water pump. Will I be able to use it if I drop in a slightly moddified 1948 Ford Flathead? If not, any ideas how to make it work? Thanks in advance. Mike
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Old 09-07-2016, 02:32 PM   #2
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Yes it will work.
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Old 09-07-2016, 02:38 PM   #3
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Super. Thank You...
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Old 09-07-2016, 02:41 PM   #4
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You'll need an adapter.
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Old 09-07-2016, 02:45 PM   #5
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No problem. Just use an adapter. I believe it is 1/2" pipe to 5/8" thread. Common.
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Old 09-08-2016, 10:05 AM   #6
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You need an adapter with a step or seat for the bulb flange to tighten against. Ford made one just for this, postwar engine in prewar Ford, and I think it is offered by the usual repro parts places. The adapter sets sold for aftermarket mechanical (not electric) gauge senders, like the one linked below, PROBABLY will work but I can't verify that.


https://www.amazon.com/Equus-9851-Me...+gauge+adapter
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