joneh
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 07:47 PM |
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Smiths mechanical gauges
Hi,
Anyone know where I can get a Smiths mechanical water temp sender and cable to suit a xflow? Apparently the ford OE ones won't work with this
gauge.
Thanks
Jon
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 08:23 PM |
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Do you mean the capillary type or the electric type ? Mag owners club may be able to help
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joneh
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 08:39 PM |
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It's the capillary type I believe. There is a small section of cable still attached that has a piece of wire with a coil around it.
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joneh
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 08:47 PM |
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Ah bugger - just took it apart and it looks like it should all be one connected unit. The cable doesn't come off at the back and runs into the
unit. I guess it's toast once the cable is cut.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 08:59 PM |
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The capillary type is filled with a liquid or gas (can't remember which) that when heated increases the pressure moving the needle around the
gauge , Not supposed to be dismantled . Speedy Cables repair Smiths instruments ,
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britishtrident
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 09:08 PM |
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Use an inline adapter in by-pass or top hose.
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― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Adamirish
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| posted on 24/8/15 at 09:53 PM |
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As britishtrident above says, there is a boss in the top hose of my crossflow for the temp sender. Used to be a capillary guage, I've now gone
all posh and digital!
MK Indy 1700 Xflow
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r1_pete
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| posted on 25/8/15 at 07:23 AM |
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not cheap but available -
Link
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joneh
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| posted on 25/8/15 at 07:59 AM |
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Thanks, I'll see if Speedy Cables can repair, if not I'll add in an electrical one which is cheaper. My block has a connection for the
temp sensor just below the top elbow on the head.
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