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Old 03-09-2025, 01:32 PM   #16
MikeB
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Re: temp gauge question

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Originally Posted by Accelo View Post
For Truck Years: 1974 - 1978

The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to:
Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 350 Ω
Middle Line when sender resistance = 68 Ω
Right Line (Hot) when sender resistance = 46 Ω

For Truck Years: 1979 - 1991

The Temp Gauge Needle Should Point to:
Left Line (Cold) when sender resistance = 1,365 Ω
Middle Line when sender resistance = 96 Ω
Right Line (Hot) when sender resistance = 55 Ω
That's some really good info. Anything for 67-72?

As for aftermarket gauges with senders, I have found Autometer electric gauges to be very good. I used their Sport Comp water temp, oil pressure, and voltage gauges on two vehicles back when they cost half as much as they do now. I suspect their full-sweep mechanical gauges are even better.

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