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Old 04-04-2003, 11:10 PM   #3
mikep
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What is the temp of your thermostat? The factory thermostat was rated at 195 degrees. If you are running a 180 degree thermostat the coolant temp will be lower so you'll have the needle on the lower end of the scale. I run a early 70's volvo temp sender which put the needle right in the middle at 180 degrees. Late 60's chevrolet trucks used an oddball Ohm value temp sender and its difficult to find one of the right value when using a 180 degree thermostat. All the factory replacement senders are calibrated for a coolant temp of 195.
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