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Old 03-22-2020, 11:37 AM   #1
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Default Universal water temp sensor

Just wondering since I already have this set of gauges if there is a fitting out there to install this temperature sensor in the 8ba head. I am getting closer to being ready to fire the motor up for the first time.
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Old 03-22-2020, 11:42 AM   #2
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After reading Mart's post.Here it is for $10.99


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Autometer-2...rd!90807!US!-1

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Old 03-22-2020, 11:52 AM   #3
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I just bought one for my 59A.

Go on ebay and search for 3/8 NPT male 5/8 UNF Female or Something like that and they should come up. I got one here in the UK for the equivalent of $10 delivered.

The thread into the head is 3/8 NPT and the fitting on the sensor is 5/8 UNF. Or at least mine was. Check what you have before ordering.

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Mart, any issue with leaking?

Thanks guys for info.
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Old 03-22-2020, 01:10 PM   #5
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Very timely. I was going to start a post to ask the same thing.
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No leaks. Had one on my truck for a couple of years. No probs.

You can put some teflon tape around it, it isn't a problem as it does not need electrical connectivity.

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Old 03-22-2020, 05:52 PM   #7
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I got mine from Amazon with free shipping. Save yourself $10 bucks.

Also looks like you can get it a Pep Boys with free in store pickup. May not be an option at this moment considering...

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Old 03-23-2020, 08:28 AM   #8
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you need a O1A-10889 heat bulb adapter ---its listed in the parts book for when a later engine is used to replace early engine with temp bulb in the waterpunmp to adapt to the pipe threads in later heads

And if there are issues with the temperature bulb seat in other brand heads /blocks the temperature bulb adapter for a 60s MG midget works, I just used one on a Packard head that the seat had rusted away but still had threads

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Old 03-23-2020, 09:25 AM   #9
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you need a O1A-10889 heat bulb adapter ---its listed in the parts book for when a later engine is used to replace early engine with temp bulb in the waterpunmp to adapt to the pipe threads in later heads

And if there are issues with the temperature bulb seat in other brand heads /blocks the temperature bulb adapter for a 60s MG midget works, I just used one on a Packard head that the seat had rusted away but still had threads
The Autometer is the basically the same fitting, just $15 cheaper.
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Old 03-23-2020, 12:57 PM   #10
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I used that same adapter with good results,no leaks.
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