Water Temperature Gauge

[Chris Haynes]

I have heard that the rex aco temp gauge has been problematic in the last few years .

I bought mine a little over a year ago and it works fine.

 

[Bill G]

I bought an Apco and used a new outlet with the hole in the side for the probe. It works great, BUT, the under the speedo bracket really sucks. Really hard to deal with the e-brake lever. Not only that, but the #**&!# repro chrome bezel that doesn't fit all that great to begin with is nearly impossible to get the gauge bracket screwed on. Grrr.

Anyone know of a reasonably inexpensive single gauge steering column mount? Mine is a '29.

 

[Synchro909]

I bought an Apco and used a new outlet with the hole in the side for the probe. It works great, BUT, the under the speedo bracket really sucks. Really hard to deal with the e-brake lever. Not only that, but the #**&!# repro chrome bezel that doesn't fit all that great to begin with is nearly impossible to get the gauge bracket screwed on. Grrr.

Anyone know of a reasonably inexpensive single gauge steering column mount? Mine is a '29.

I make one for RHD but you might fabricate one for yourself. When I do that, I cut off the top half of the clamp from under the tank, clamp it to the steering column and make a support to fill in the gap. With a few tools, it's not that difficult - it can't be - I do it!

 

[ghalperin]

I make one for RHD but you might fabricate one for yourself. When I do that, I cut off the top half of the clamp from under the tank, clamp it to the steering column and make a support to fill in the gap. With a few tools, it's not that difficult - it can't be - I do it!

Can you please post a photo or two?

 

[father-son]

I believe Mark Maron recommends the Vintage Precision tstat and temp gauge. It's a little pricey and I have not decided yet. Not real excited about the temp gauge in the rad hose.

http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/thermostat

 

[Purdy Swoft]

I installed a metal probe pipe in the upper radiator hose that I got from Snyders to connect the probe . This setup works good for me and isn't that noticeable .

 

[DBrer]

just finished installing a temp gauge yesterday, but before I hooked it up I tested it in a pot on the stove and it worked just fine. it is an APCO gauge.

 

[PalAl]

James A... One more option that's out there

 

[JoeOrangejuice]

That is great how the sensor goes up under the hood and must be almost unnoticeable. I'm going to put in one that mounts on the goose neck and the sensor line is visible along the side of the head which will not look so "hot" (ouch, how corny).