Mechanical Temperature Gauge

[darc1722]

I'm looking for an under dash mechanical temperature gauge for a 69 Roadrunner. Can someone recommend one that worked well for them? Would like one that will not require a 1/2 inch hole in the firewall to run cable through to connect sending unit to the water pump. Any tips or pics would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[moparwacko]

I'm looking for an under dash mechanical temperature gauge for a 69 Roadrunner. Can someone recommend one that worked well for them? Would like one that will not require a 1/2 inch hole in the firewall to run cable through to connect sending unit to the water pump. Any tips or pics would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[moparwacko]

Sorry hit button too quick

these 2 mechanical gauges have been in my 69 RR dash over 20 yrs. Both lines are 1/8 in approximately . I didn't drill any holes, used ones already there. if I remember correctly, they did have anew under dash mount.........

 

[darc1722]

Can't read manufacturer name on gauge, can you post it, Thanks. Exactly what I'm looking for!

 

[69Runner]

Those are Auto Gauge / Auto Meter.

 

[moparwacko]

69 Runner is correct

still available n cheap, like I said ,flawless after 20+ yrs

 

[darc1722]

I was able to enlarge photo and the manufacturer is Auto Meter, connector diameter is much smaller than the Stewart Warner Gauge. Here's a pic incase anyone else is looking for one.

 

[coloradodave]

Pretty much all mechanical water temp gauges are going to have a bourdon tube that needs a 1/2-5/8" hole to pass through as they're not removable from the gauge. Usually you can remove a grommet from an existing pass through on the firewall, like the speedo cable, etc. and force the tube/nut through the grommet and then replace it on the firewall.