B/C Water temp gauge removal
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Topic: B/C Water temp gauge removal
Posted By: Murph-NC
Subject: B/C Water temp gauge removal
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 11:59am
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Is it common to have issues with removing the water temp gauges? I'd like to replace one of mine, but it just looks like a problem waiting to happen. Seems like I've read a post about them often being hard to remove without breaking... anybody have any stories or good tips/tricks? |
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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 12:45pm
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The problem would be if somebody over tightened it when it was installed. It might be best to cut off the old gauge so you can put a 6 point socket on the hex. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Butch(OH)
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 3:43pm
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CTuckerNWIL wrote:Posted By: Jeff Z. NY
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 3:49pm
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I have removed many that were broken.
An easy out tool has always brought out the broken piece. |
Posted By: JimD
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 4:32pm
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I use a flare-nut wrench. I also warm them up before removing. A few drops of penetrating oil a week ot so before helps too. ------------- Owner of http://www.OKtractor.com" rel="nofollow - OKtractor.com PM for an instant response on parts. Open M-F 9-6 Central. We have new and used parts. 877-378-6543 |
Posted By: Murph-NC
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 8:58pm
| Thanks for the ideas guys. I'll let you know how it works out. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2010 at 9:15pm
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JIm, I won't use my flare nut wrenches. They came from Harbor Freight and I think are made to round off the hex. LOL ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |