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thespoiler · 08-01-2017, 01:43 PM

My model A speedster has a B head. The water pump and water outlet are built together. My question is where can I install the water temperature bulb for a water temperature gauge.?

RawhideKid · 08-01-2017, 01:50 PM

I don't have a pic or link to, but they make a tap off the top radiator hose for the temp gauge pickup.

Maybe someone can link you.

hardtimes · 08-01-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thespoiler

My model A speedster has a B head. The water pump and water outlet are built together. My question is where can I install the water temperature bulb for a water temperature gauge.?

If you have the tools/skill, you can drill and tap a water temp gauge on the left side that is not in the way of things.

Smooth_One · 08-01-2017, 04:27 PM

Have you seen these?
http://www.vintageprecision.com/prod...ing/index.html

Charlie Stephens · 08-01-2017, 05:25 PM

A little expensive but great for a Model A head. He has a Model B (1932) head.

Charlie Stephens

Synchro909 · 08-01-2017, 06:28 PM

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Why not put it in the top hose or even the top tank? It's not difficult to make a fitting to hold it and seal through the side of the hose and easy for a radiator shop to put one in the tank.

fuzes45 · 08-01-2017, 06:42 PM

Why not use lower outlet Brattons No. 12120 drilled for temp probe or heater connection.

RawhideKid · 08-01-2017, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzes45

Why not use lower outlet Brattons No. 12120 drilled for temp probe or heater connection.

Because that would show the temp of the water coming OUT of the radiator where it should be at least 20° cooler.

RUNNERBUN · 08-01-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth_One

Have you seen these?
http://www.vintageprecision.com/prod...ing/index.html

These will not work on a "B" Head

redmodelt · 08-02-2017, 04:11 PM

I would suggest using the hose type fittings, the B pumps are not a dime a dozen like the Model A ones. I would not risk damaging the body of the casting by drilling a hole in it. I know there are guys that might have a few of them that are hordes that will pipe up and say they are easy to find but never seem to let go of the ones they have.

08-01-2017, 01:43 PM	#1
thespoiler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 24	B head water pump My model A speedster has a B head. The water pump and water outlet are built together. My question is where can I install the water temperature bulb for a water temperature gauge.? __________________ "Half the people you meet are below average".

08-01-2017, 01:50 PM	#2
RawhideKid BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lower Left Coast Posts: 469	Re: B head water pump I don't have a pic or link to, but they make a tap off the top radiator hose for the temp gauge pickup. Maybe someone can link you. __________________ Before Walmart you had to buy a ticket to the fair to see a bearded lady!

08-01-2017, 04:27 PM	#4
Smooth_One Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: St Clair, Michigan Posts: 395	Re: B head water pump Have you seen these? http://www.vintageprecision.com/prod...ing/index.html __________________ Isaiah B. 1928 all metal Tudor

08-01-2017, 05:25 PM	#5
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: B head water pump A little expensive but great for a Model A head. He has a Model B (1932) head. Charlie Stephens

08-01-2017, 06:28 PM	#6
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: B head water pump Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Why not put it in the top hose or even the top tank? It's not difficult to make a fitting to hold it and seal through the side of the hose and easy for a radiator shop to put one in the tank. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-01-2017, 06:42 PM	#7
fuzes45 Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Corrupt-A -Cut Eastern,Ct Posts: 54	Re: B head water pump Why not use lower outlet Brattons No. 12120 drilled for temp probe or heater connection.

08-02-2017, 04:11 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: B head water pump I would suggest using the hose type fittings, the B pumps are not a dime a dozen like the Model A ones. I would not risk damaging the body of the casting by drilling a hole in it. I know there are guys that might have a few of them that are hordes that will pipe up and say they are easy to find but never seem to let go of the ones they have. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!