Temp probe

[cuda]

I was trying to replace my upper hose with one of those stainless inserts I got from Macs. The existing temp gauge/probe is 30yrs old and doesn't fit in this new insert. I'd have to get a 1/2 to 3/8 (pipe thread) adapter, but there is no lip for the probe to seat against. Does anybody know where this old one may have come from or how I could adapt it? I attached a picture with the old and new one.

 

[Bob C]

Is there a nut on the inside of the old one? If there is
you may be able to take it apart and just screw it into
the new one.

 

[Special Coupe Frank]

If worse comes to worse, head down to your local auto-parts store and ask for an adapter kit for mechanical temp gauges - these usually have one of the bushings with the seat for the sensor bulb.

 

[cuda]

Thanks guys. The old one is way too rusty to reuse, which is why I got the new one. I try the auto parts store for an adapter.