Rick,
While you have it out you might as well check its calibration. Just put
the temperature sensor bulb into a pan of boiling water and see where
the needle goes.
Bud
Richard Lindsay wrote:
> Hello Friends,
>
> Today was a grandbaby hugging day so not a lot of car work got done.
> This evening I did clean the combo gauge and while its LOTS better, it
> still has a lot of 'patina' on the face. Here's how it looked when I
> started. (The website is REALLY slow this evening so if you can't get
> to the pictures, please try a little later. The ghost's in the
> machine!)
>
> http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/HPIM1070.JPG
>
> Here it is, as it looks after tonight's work.
>
> http://www.aubard.us/MGTD/HPIM1080.JPG
>
> I'll paint the gauge hands before final reassembly and put a new wrap
> of green cellophane around the light opening. These little buggers
> are really expensive so I don't want to mess with it too much and risk
> damage. I think it will be just fine as is, if showing a little
> character. If I change my mind later, there are reputable shops who
> can restore the instrument.
>
> -rick
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