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Old 02-19-2015, 09:22 PM   #8
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Re: Coolant temp sender idea

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Originally Posted by Super73 View Post
It will read differently in the head. Heck, I have the factory one in the drivers head (front of cyl #1) and it reads different than the autometer one installed in the passenger head (behind #8). At first I thought the gauge was off until I pulled the sender and hooked it up in a pot of water. Verified it was correct.

My buddy with a 67 LS1 has his set up the same way I do. He sees the same issue.

About 10% difference for both of us. IE the passenger rear is 10% hotter than the drivers front.

I have read that having it at #8 will give you the most accurate reading of the actual engine temp.

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