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I have just received a gauge I bought on Ebay to discover that it is not the correct type for a TR3A. The top of the needle is hidden with an upper cover. I expect this is for a TR4.

 

I intend to return, but would it work in a TR3A?

 

If not is anyone interested in the gauge that needs restoring?

 

 

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I have just received a gauge I bought on Ebay to discover that it is not the correct type for a TR3A. The top of the needle is hidden with an upper cover. I expect this is for a TR4.

 

I intend to return, but would it work in a TR3A?

 

If not is anyone interested in the gauge that needs restoring?

 

 

 

It would work, but you would need the corresponding temperature sender, an extra wire to connect the two, & as Roger says a voltage stabiliser to feed 10V (approx.) to the gauge.

 

Bob.

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I thought all the 3s had the capillary tube type. Perhaps the later 3Bs were electric?

Perhaps I should have asked if there is a "correct" electric gauge. My 1959 TR3 has an electric temp gauge but I assumed that was not correct and had planned to replace it.

Tom

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I thought all the 3s had the capillary tube type. Perhaps the later 3Bs were electric?

Nope. The TR3B is the same as 2-3A.

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