[TR] TR3A Temp Gauge Question - can't get it out!!!

[Carl TR]

meant to add - if you take the housing off you can see if the bulb is turning as well.    That would mean the tub has broken somewhere in the line.   Both cases mean a rebuild is in order.
 

On 01/18/12, Carl TR wrote:


Does the gauge work? By 'turning too' do you mean if you start to turn the nut - the tube turns as well - AND YOU STOP or, it turns more than just a nudge.... if the latter - the tube has probably separated from the bulb and also, probably your gauge doesn't work. 




On 01/18/12, Chad 
wrote:

The fitting turns fine, but the capilary turns too. Aren't they supposed to
turn independently? I've been soaking the thing with PB Blaster and Kroil
alternately for about a month. I think I'm just going to take the thermostat
housing off and unscrew it from the fitting.

Chad
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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:30 PM
Subject: RE: [TR] TR3A Temp Gauge
Question - can't get it out!!!

The fitting that holds the bulb in place is
independent, sounds like it is
just a little stuck. Maybe some PBB and a
gentle nudge?
B 

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[TR] TR3A Temp Gauge Question - can't get it out!!!

Hello List Friends-

I'm
working on a TR3A for a fellow and I need to get the temp gauge out. Do
you
have to extend the capilary tube and rotate the entire assembly to get
the
bulb unscrewed from the engine? It seems to me the bulb should be
independent
of the part that screws into the engine so it could be
unscrewed, but seal
against the bulb.

Anyhow....looking for some wisdom from
those who have BTDT.
My next move is to cut the capilary and send the @#$@#$ thing to Nisonger
for
a rebuild.

TIA

Chad in Tulsa

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