heat gauges

[ford1953]

my heat gauge shows hot all the time on my 53 8ba, would the prob be the inside gauge or the sending unit ?. just started a few days ago

 

[19Fordy]

Here's the operational info. on the 53 Merc. temperature sender . I am pretty sure it's the same as the 8BA system. More photos below.

 

[19Fordy]

Here's the operational info. on the 53 Merc. temperature sender . I am pretty sure it's the same operational principles as the 8BA system. Hope it helps. CLICK on photos to enlarge.

 

[19Fordy]

Here's the last two including a photo of the Merc. Manual where I got the info.