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Hello again.

The sense line for the water temp indicator is broken.

Is there any conversion kit for an electric temp indicator available?

Brgds
Thomas L.
SWEDEN

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No ready made kits or conversions that I am aware of.

Several of the instrument repair places can fix your original gauge by installing a new bulb or tube as needed but if you want full electric operation, there is a place that MIGHT be able to do a custom conversion. There is only the one mechanical instrument in the cluster that would need a conversion but I am not sure if there would be a need to replace or redo the other gauges to keep all the instruments looking the same. There could also be limitations or extra work needed if your car is still running on 6v.
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To get more information you might reach out to Classic Instruments and inquire about their retrofit option.