216 temp gauge not working

For some reason my temp gauge is no longer working.

It had worked in the past.....but lately I have not ran it long enough to raise the engine temp.

Last night I ran it for quite awhile in the driveway and the needle never moved. I do not have a IR gun to check it.....but it was definitely warm enough to move the needle.

Stock gauge, stock 216.

Any suggestions?

 

I'll bet you the magic (ether) leaked out.

 

Can new tubes be bought, or do you have to buy a whole new gauge?

 

I know places like Jim Carter used to repair & recharge the ether tube but, with the introduction of the new reproduction gauges I believe that now is your only choice {other than finding a good used original gauge }.

Shoot us a PM if you want a good used working gauge.

 

Are the gauges available from our host now electric?



http://www.classicparts.com/1947-48-Temp-Gauge-w_-Red-Needle-6-cyl/productinfo/24-703A/#.UZKDAewo5dg

 

Don't know.... we don't mess with 'em.... we only use original GM parts.

 

Where can I find an OEM one?

 

Send us a PM & we hook you up with one.

 

Turns out the darn thing was working........I was just not giving the truck enough time to get warm.

Little 216 does not create much heat. After sitting and idling for 20 min the highest temp I saw with the IR gun and gauge was 150 degrees.

Thanks for the help guys!!

 

No (or hung open) thermostat?

 

That is a good possibility. Once I get it on the road and get some miles on it I plan on flushing the cooling system and checking it out!!