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Boise69 · 12-20-2006, 01:57 PM

I've replaced the thermostat
I've replaced the wire
I've cleaned the contact
I have heat

But....

My gauge still reads slightly over the cold mark.

Its more annoying than anything else because i'm a perfection nerd,

so is it the gauge itself?

bobthecop · 12-20-2006, 02:37 PM

Could be sender or guage, probably have to ohm it out to see.

see ten · 12-20-2006, 05:48 PM

Sometimes the resistor on the back of the instument cluster can make the needle do funny things.

arkracing · 12-20-2006, 05:50 PM

did you cange the thermostat to one that runs colder than what the factory used?
Factory should be 195

byrd · 12-20-2006, 06:13 PM

Weak resistor, change it out and that will solve the issue

Boise69 · 12-20-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

Weak resistor, change it out and that will solve the issue

ok, at the risk of sounding retarded.. the resistor is on the back of the gauge or somewhere else?

*rage'nrat638* · 12-20-2006, 07:10 PM

dude put it on your list when you come over i will give you a different temp gauge..i have a box full of that crap.

byrd · 12-20-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boise69

ok, at the risk of sounding retarded.. the resistor is on the back of the gauge or somewhere else?

Yes on the back on the two middle posts top to bottom. it will be a piece of porcelian or a piece of wire mesh, no rhyme or reason that I have found for the difference in the resistors.

12-20-2006, 01:57 PM	#1
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	water temp gauge I've replaced the thermostat I've replaced the wire I've cleaned the contact I have heat But.... My gauge still reads slightly over the cold mark. Its more annoying than anything else because i'm a perfection nerd, so is it the gauge itself? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

12-20-2006, 02:37 PM	#2
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: water temp gauge Could be sender or guage, probably have to ohm it out to see.

12-20-2006, 05:48 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: water temp gauge Sometimes the resistor on the back of the instument cluster can make the needle do funny things.

12-20-2006, 05:50 PM	#4
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: water temp gauge did you cange the thermostat to one that runs colder than what the factory used? Factory should be 195 __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

12-20-2006, 07:10 PM	#7
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: water temp gauge dude put it on your list when you come over i will give you a different temp gauge..i have a box full of that crap.



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