First - let me say that I really appreciate the help from this forum. Not many places to go to get advice from folks with experience with old Fords.
I purchased a new temperature gauge for my NAA and replacing it was easy enough but the temperature probe will not tighten on the engine. Even once the retaining nut is tight, the probe itself wiggles a bit - and while I didn't start the engine I am sure it would leak coolant big time!
I compared the old and new probes and they appear identical except the original probe appears to have a slight flange at the top whereby the new one is more flat.
My new gauge came with a large adapter nut (not needed) and three little tapered rings which I did not use because I couldn't figure out what they were for. After I discovered the probe was loose despite a tight nut I tried sliding one of the tapered rings over the probe but then it would not insert far enough to get the retaining nut started.
I called the place from which I bought the gauge but they weren't much help. I have seen photos of NAA temperature gauge replacements on various websites and they all appear to contain the same parts I received (gauge/probe, large adapter nut, three small tapered rings) - and of course ZERO instructions.
Can someone point me in the right direction on how to get a tight probe fit?
Thanks!!!
I purchased a new temperature gauge for my NAA and replacing it was easy enough but the temperature probe will not tighten on the engine. Even once the retaining nut is tight, the probe itself wiggles a bit - and while I didn't start the engine I am sure it would leak coolant big time!
I compared the old and new probes and they appear identical except the original probe appears to have a slight flange at the top whereby the new one is more flat.
My new gauge came with a large adapter nut (not needed) and three little tapered rings which I did not use because I couldn't figure out what they were for. After I discovered the probe was loose despite a tight nut I tried sliding one of the tapered rings over the probe but then it would not insert far enough to get the retaining nut started.
I called the place from which I bought the gauge but they weren't much help. I have seen photos of NAA temperature gauge replacements on various websites and they all appear to contain the same parts I received (gauge/probe, large adapter nut, three small tapered rings) - and of course ZERO instructions.
Can someone point me in the right direction on how to get a tight probe fit?
Thanks!!!