> Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 06:07:14 -0400
> From: "Tom" <tomntam@earthlink.net>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 55 2nd gauges
>
> Is the temperature and gas gauge wires soldered on? Maybe I am missing
> something, but I can't see a nut or threads or any way that they attach,
> other than maybe solder.
> Thanks for the help,
> Tom Cooper 55 2nd
Tom--
The temp gage on a 55 is mechanical, it should have a long tube with a
bulb at the end which screws into the head. Often this tube is broken
off at the gage, and you need to send the gage off to have it repaired,
or else find an electric gage from a newer truck. The 56-69 use an
electrical temp gage, with round pins on the gage like the gas gage has.
The wiring harness should have connectors that plug onto the round pins
on the gas gage. The terminals are kind of U shaped, with a plastic
housing covering them. You might be able to make female "bullet"
connectors fit with some work.
Jim F
59s in AZ
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