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MG TD TF 1500 - Temperature gauge

Can I install an under the dash new temperature gauge?

If so how would I hook it up?
jfl JOHN

TC, TD, TF?

Easy in a TF, there is an extra hole near existing connection.

Peter
P G Gilvarry

My TD had an after market gauge installed under the dash (screwed into the wood frame behind the dash) because the PO had snipped off the tubing to the original dual gauge. I hated it because it interfered with shifting. I finally had nossinger restore the dual gauge and got rid of the d@~ned thing. Anyway, the capilliary tube from the aftermarket gauge just screwed into the radiator reservoir just like to original.

Jud




J K Chapin

Sure. I believe all TD's have the radiator plug for the thermostat. I am unsure if there is an adapter for the thread of a modern gauge. That is probably the only issue you would run into.

Bruce Cunha

For a more accurate reading during initial warm up, I relocated the capillary tube bulb to the area below the thermostat housing.

John Quilter (TD8986)

My ‘50 TD came with a VDO gauge mounted in the footwell….not very convinient!
I made an alu bracket and moved the gauge under the dash. Not a single problem with shifting…

Jasper

Sorry for the bad orientation of the pic…

Jasper Nederhoed TD3966

This thread was discussed between 01/07/2021 and 08/07/2021

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