DO NOT CUT THE LINE....it is actually a sealed tube filled with gas
(ether?). When the gas in the bulb end expands as the engine warms up it
deflects the needle in the gauge. There are service companies that repair
them, so they should also be able to lengthen them also. Check in Hemmings
under "Services".
Mike Boteler
'56 8400 Wrecker
Hughesville, Maryland
----- Original Message -----
From: <Louk2@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:28 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 51 temperature sensor help
> Perhaps someone has experience with water temperature probes and lines. I
> would like to use the original temperature guage from my 51, 3100.
> Unfortunatly the spot on the engine block of my 305 is farther away than
the
> original 215. The probe won't reach.
>
> My question is can the line out to the sensor be cut and soldered to
> lengthened with a longer line or will that destroy the sensor. Is the
line
> solid or hollow?
>
> Any sugestions or information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Lou
>
> Louk2@AOL.com
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