To test the temp gauge, with ignition on just ground the wire on the sender. If the gauge is working, it should jump over to hot. The sender just varies the resistance with the change in temp. There are people in Hemmings that repair gauges, maybe one of them can help.
Thanks for your videos of the Willys! Brings back memories of Uncle Monty's early 60's Willys Wagon. Also, sorry for y'all's loss of Ally. To quote a good friend "the only reason God doesn't have dogs live longer if they did no one would be married!"
I learned how to plow snow in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York in a chained up ‘52 Willy’s pickup truck. Not quite as cherry as the one you’re bringing back, but a cool old truck, even back then in the 80’s. Fun to watch your series. Thanks!
Man, the way you approach this project and progress through it, is pleasing to watch. This Jeep js in amazing condition. The owner is lucky to have her and you to get her back to being fully road worthy. I'm hook on this channel now. Been going back to your older videos to watch your work. Very impressive collection you have. Can't go wrong with ol tractors and trucks. I love em. Keep em comin, I'm rootin fer ya.
My dad told me in hi school “ it doesn’t cost ANY More to keep your gas tank full than it does empty” so I have, that was in the 60s. Later in aviation it was just taught to do that to keep out condensation… makes perfect sense, also in the late 70s the a&p mechanics said the cleanest engines they rebuild the owners ALL ran Marvel Mystery oil in the gas, about 5 oz in 5 gallons… That should help fix your tank in the long run. We have been doing it in the cars, trucks, motorcycles & air planes for over 40 years now..!!! ✅