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benwall101
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Temp gauge

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Hi
guys i want to fit a temprature gaudge and just wanted to check a few things before buying the parts

is this the right sender?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Temperature-S ... 2ebdb1a595

and is this the right temprature gaudge?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smiths-Temp-G ... 20c528f1f4

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Re: Temp gauge

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It depends on what car you want to fit it to as it will require a voltage stabilizer, fit a capillary gauge which does not require any electrics apart from the panel lights
I would not bother with a gauge which only reads H N C.
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Re: Temp gauge

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the cars a 1969 and already has a stabalizer, what would you recomend a gaudge saying? the tempratures?
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Provided that the gauge and sender are both Smiths units then they should be compatible. My preference is for a capillary gauge or an electric gauge showing degrees[frame]Image[/frame]
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The price is right - and that looks like a nice period 70s gauge. The CNH is fine - why would that not be satisfactory??
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As I said - personal preference.
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Re: Temp gauge

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Hi There
I am fitting a new MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY temperature gauge to my traveller. Does anyone know the best place to obtain a voltage regulator for it and how to wire it.
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Read through previous posts and all will be revealed
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If the speedo has a black face - it already has a 10V regulator on the back.......
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bmcecosse wrote:If the speedo has a black face - it already has a 10V regulator on the back.......
Hey, Thanks a lot. You've really solved my problem. I feel stupid because I should have looked at what was supplying the fuel gauge.
once again Thanks.
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