Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2021/5/19 12:44:03

Howard, the temp gauge works normally as far as I can tell. It's smooth with no jerkiness. I've used a temp gun to confirm engine temps many times and it appears the gauge is reading accurately.

I've also tested the poles on the back of the fuel gauge in the past, and confirmed it is receiving voltage. When I had the instrument cluster out previously I noted the fuel and temp gauge needles were riding on the face of the gauge, so I carefully bent them back up. I can tell by looking at the fuel gauge that it's not touching the gauge face at all, and it's definitely not touching the glass. My assumption is the internals are slightly messed up....could've been corrosion or sandblasting I suppose.

I'll get a new gauge then!

-Kevin