[TR] Temp Gauge failing?

[Andrew Uprichard]

I think the thermostat is a red herring - I cannot see a situation where you go for a drive and the engine temp doesn't go up.  But (as already suggested), go buy one of those sensors and see what the thermostat housing temp is when the gauge is reading zero.  Then replace the gauge :-)

Andrew Uprichard
Jackson, Mi

-----Original Message-----
From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of William Pugh
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 2:02 PM
To: TR3/6
Subject: [TR] Temp Gauge failing?

Just put in new thermostat … hard job … but all went well, temp gauge worked perfectly … until yesterday … went for short drive (20 miles) temp seemed too low around 120 F, had nice lunch, Then on the way home temp gauge never moved off the mark.

This is a Smith double gauge, oil pressure  & temp.   1957 TR3  I checked the capillary tube, dry as a bone.

What would the next check that I should take?

Thanks to all
Bill Pugh
po box 83
Wallace, CA 95254
209-210-8019	mobile




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