It's all about the ether. Break the metal line shown and you'll smell it, and once that rabbit is out of the hat, you're done. (You need the ether so it can heat-up and move the temperature needle). This mechanical wonder is a great replacement should you ever snap your hose (which is easy to do when ever you try to remove the probe from the head or radiator)! It's a new reproduction of the exact combo gauge used on many British classics. The letter/type style on the gauge face is not an exact match for Bugeyes but it's very close, and if you don't have a gauge to rebuild, this is a great option! Many Sprites have non working temp gauges. This self-contained mechanical gauge is the solution! The original Bugeye temperature gauges have a different light socket, which you will need to convert to the plug-in type. Your original combo gauge has a light integral to the bracket, which will not work with this gauge. We sell the correct gauge light socket, bulb, and crimp on bullet connector as well! When installing this, we recommend putting a ring terminal on the negative wire to make an easy ground. We test all temperature gauges before they leave our facility. Due to the delicacy of these gauges, once unfurled the gauge is no longer returnable. NOTE: This gauge has the correct 2-3/16" Bezel Diameter and 2" Body diameter to fit in the factory gauge hole for Mark I and Mark II Sprites. NOTE: You must install this gauge very carefully. It is easy to fracture the water temperature probe plumbing, which is filled with ether and if you crack it or kink it, the ether will leak out and the gauge will not work. As such these are not returnable so make sure you get a helper to install it and feed the ether line into position very carefully without breaking it If you want the proper gauge for your Bugeye, we have one here. Click here to view our full catalog!
