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Outside Thermometer-1976 Eldorado Convertible

Started by joeinbcs, November 17, 2021, 09:53:31 AM

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joeinbcs

Howdy,
Running down almost to the end of the list of things that need doing...I've come to an inop thermometer on my driver mirror.
Anybody know how to remove this, and repair?  Mine appears to be stuck.
There is access from the side of the mirror facing the front, but I don't know what tool to use to remove the thermometer.
Thanks,
Joe
Joe Northrop
9633 Whispering Ridge
College Station, TX  77845
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979-324-6432

1967 Eldorado, Atlantis Blue Firemist (slick top), Blue leather.

jagbuxx #12944

I swapped out my inaccurate thermometer assembly  on my '76 some years ago.
The plastic housing is bonded to the chrome.
Be very careful and I don't suggest trying to push it out from the opening in the front, you'll probably end up cracking the housing.
If I recall, I used a razor blade and a fine pic tool to break the seal around edge of the clear housing.
Sometimes the unit can be twisted off as well. I collected several of them during my junkyard visits over the years.
Frank Burns #12944
76 Coupe d'Elegance EFI Galloway Green Firemist
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19 Tiffin Phaeton 40AH
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is no better way to arrive than in a Cadillac.

TonyZappone #2624

They didn't work when they were new.   Mine, and my partners stopped working within the first few months.  Being in the new car business, I pretended mine worked, and pretty much ignored it

Tony Zappone, #2624
1936 Pierce-Arrow conv sed
1947 Cadillac Conv cpe
1958 Cadillac conv
2016 Cadillac CT6 Platinum
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle

MaR

Quote from: TonyZappone #2624 on November 18, 2021, 05:47:34 AM
They didn't work when they were new.   Mine, and my partners stopped working within the first few months.  Being in the new car business, I pretended mine worked, and pretty much ignored it
The one on my '74 work just fine...

Big Fins

My '76 works fine too and pretty accurate unless you're in the blazing Florida sun. Then is always reads 100F or above.  ;)
Current:
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist with white interior and top. (Misty Blue)
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top. (The Old Man) SOLD!

Past and much missed:
1977 Brougham de Elegance
1976 Eldorado Convertible
1972 Fleetwood Brougham
1971 Sedan de Ville
1970 de Ville Convertible
1969 Sedan de Ville
1959 Sedan deVille

TJ Hopland

I don't think I have ever seen one not working.   I just assumed they were reliable. 
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621

Won't be accurate if the car had been sitting stationary in the sun. Car has to be moving at speed to get anything close to a reliable reading and then I've usually found them to reasonably accurate.

This is of a '79 I had taken during a hot day!
A Cadillac Motorcar is a Possession for which there is no Acceptable Substitute

benji808

Does anyone know how they work? Mine moves, but seems to be ~40 degrees to high, so I'm wondering if it's possible that the gauge has vibrated down over the years...wondering if there's a way to repair.

Big Fins

Just a sensor in the forward section of the mirror mount with a thermal spring inside with the graduated cap.
Current:
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist with white interior and top. (Misty Blue)
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top. (The Old Man) SOLD!

Past and much missed:
1977 Brougham de Elegance
1976 Eldorado Convertible
1972 Fleetwood Brougham
1971 Sedan de Ville
1970 de Ville Convertible
1969 Sedan de Ville
1959 Sedan deVille

jwwseville60

Who cares if they work or not. They look COOL.   :)
1960 Eldorado Seville, Copper, "IKE"
1961 CDV, gold, "Goldfinger"
1964 Eldorado, Turquoise, "Billy the Squid"
1963 De Ville Station Wagon Vista roof, silver blue, "Race Bannon"
1963 Fleetwood 60S, turquoise, "The Miami Special"
1959 Sedan Deville flat top, tan, "Jupiter-2"
1947 Caddy Sedanette 62, black, "Johnny Cash"
1970 ASC Fleetwood wagon, dark blue, "Iron Maiden"
Lifetime CLC

Big Fins

Quote from: jwwseville60 on December 21, 2021, 11:33:05 AM
Who cares if they work or not. They look COOL.   :)

You have the right attitude there!
Current:
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist with white interior and top. (Misty Blue)
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top. (The Old Man) SOLD!

Past and much missed:
1977 Brougham de Elegance
1976 Eldorado Convertible
1972 Fleetwood Brougham
1971 Sedan de Ville
1970 de Ville Convertible
1969 Sedan de Ville
1959 Sedan deVille