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Can someone provide me a picture of the cable connections to the carb and distributor --from the dash.
Also how can I repair a broken temperature line that is broken right at the gauge. Do I replace the line? How do I connect to the gauge? Thank you for your help
Paul Orednick
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When asking questions always include the year of the vehicle so that you will get the correct answer for your application. Repairing the capillary tube on a temperature gauge requires an expert and it usually cannot be done in your home workshop. To get yours repaired with a new tube you can contact the "Temperature Gauge Guy" and he will be able to repair the gauge for you. His phone number is: (802) 862-6374. 
The Mangy Old Mutt
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About the cables: Do you mean the choke, gas, and spark knob cables? Which end of them are you unsure of: Dash end or engine end? What year car are you working on?
All the Best, WLB
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Sorry, I have a 1932 coupe. I am trying to attach to the engine/carb---including the free wheel unit.
Paul Orednick
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I'll have to pass on this one. I only know the '29-'31 arrangement which is an updraft carb and no free wheeling. I'm sure others will hop in on the question........
All the Best,
Chip
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The throttle, choke & heat cables, heat gauge tubing and oil gauge line all go through the center slot. The throttle cable goes through a bracket (held by two nuts on the firewall side of the manifold) and attaches to a swivel on an arm on the bellcrank on the side of the block. The heat cable goes through the other end of the same bracket and to a swivel on the heat valve arm. The choke cable goes through a bracket on the carburetor (attached by a screw holding the air horn to the cast iron body) to a swivel on the choke arm. The spark cable goes next to the electrolock cable, through a bracket on the block and to a swivel on the distributor mounting plate. The freewheeling cable goes from the dash down to a bracket on the side of the transmission and to the freewheeling arm. Most people don't connect the cable end or if they do block the freewheeling arm from moving.
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The Filling Station now sells a new temp. gauge for around $80 for 31-32. Don't think you can get yours fixed for less.
Dick
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