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Old 06-01-2010, 02:59 PM   #1
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after market temp guage

i just bought one the directions are a little vague do i need to put some kinda tread sealer or teflon tape on the threads for it or just put it on thanx
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Old 06-01-2010, 06:43 PM   #2
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Re: after market temp guage

no help
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Old 06-01-2010, 07:38 PM   #3
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teflon or a little sealant for sure...
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Old 06-01-2010, 07:58 PM   #4
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Re: after market temp guage

i've always been told DO NOT use teflon tape. the block and threads acts as a ground for the gauge. you'll get inaccurate readings
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Old 06-01-2010, 09:15 PM   #5
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just some rtv then
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Old 06-01-2010, 09:57 PM   #6
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Re: after market temp guage

I've always used teflon tape on my sending units. Never had a single problem with inaccurate readings. It doesn't seal the threads up enough to not make at least some contact for a ground.
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Old 06-01-2010, 11:43 PM   #7
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Re: after market temp guage

ive just always used Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant
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Old 06-02-2010, 01:49 AM   #8
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Re: after market temp guage

According to the electric Autometer SportComp temp gauge (I just bought) instructions, "use teflon sealing compound on pipe threads".

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Old 06-02-2010, 01:50 AM   #9
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Re: after market temp guage

liquid teflon is what i think ive heard to use.
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