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Another "advice" question. Last season my temperature guage ran just above the center mark on my 1940 120. This year it rides between cold and the center mark. I do know that the car is running at about 180 degrees, maybe a little higher. Is there a way to test the unit or should I just assume that it needs to be rebuilt or replaced? If this is the case, what is the best way to go? Any advice as to where I should seek service will also be appreciated. Thank you.

If the discrepancy is continuing to grow chances are the bulb or capillary tube has a leak and the rate of error will grow more quickly. Wolf & Co. is one of a few folks that still service these units.

PS - gauge, not guage.

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Thanks for the information and the spelling lesson. Just can't trust that spell check........