Two sources for having the combo gauge rebuilt.
West Valley Instruments
19314 Van Owen Blvd.
Reseda, CA 91335
818-758-9500
MO-MA
1321 2nd St. N.W.
Albuquerque, N.M.
505-766-6661
I imagine that Nissonger also rebuilds the combo gauges; just never
have asked them.
570 Mamaroneck Ave.
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
914-381-1952
John Seim
Irvine, CA
On May 30, 2011, at 7:41 PM, JohnD wrote:
> Although a straight edge seems to show the surfaces to be flat,
> after the
> 7th attempt using various techniques and sealants and gaskets, I
> gave up and
> put in my 60-year old thermostat and housing and --voila!-- no leak.
> Unfortunately, the thermostat does not close, so it only serves to
> impede
> the flow of water through the system. But that's better than water
> flowing
> through the system and back into the watershed. Unfortunately, all
> that
> banging around up there with that big fat hose...I managed to screw
> up the
> capillary tube somehow and my temp gauge quit.
>
> I remember there was someone out there rebuilding these old dual
> gauges.
> Anyone have a name or contact?
>
> Also, is there any quick source for a temporary replacement gauge
> that has a
> BSP capillary tube fitting for the water tank? I know Stewart
> Warner used to
> sell one, but I think the Chinese have abandoned British pipe
> thread. I've
> emailed my local club a few minutes ago hoping someone has
> something extra
> awaiting for other stages of the restoration to be completed.
>
> John Deikis
> Chelsea, MI
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