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76bonanza · 03-19-2003, 08:34 PM

on the 76 with a 350 what is the temp range of the guage (low middle high) I run around half way up when sitting in traffic wondering what temp that is.

Also anyone replace there stock guages with after market ones?

LOHRTBT · 03-19-2003, 08:37 PM

Warm.....hehehehe j/k usually they should be in that area.. YOu could always get a diff gauge that has actual temp readings on it.

76bonanza · 03-19-2003, 08:45 PM

Ya I would love to redo the dash.

PHOENIX · 03-20-2003, 12:46 AM

Its either 195 or 180 if that helps

Stock thermostat is 195 right?
But isnt 180 common for center of gauge?

solidaxel · 03-20-2003, 12:59 AM

Change your thermostat to a known * and check the location of the needle on your gauge when you are in traffic and see that it stays there, you will know where that * thermo. reads on your gauge !!

PHOENIX · 03-20-2003, 01:23 AM

Not a bad idea, but my stock gauge was never accurate enough to actually monitor the temp. It barely moved around. The autometer is all over the place though, its always moving.

82BlackBeast · 03-20-2003, 01:41 AM

here's an article on swervin's page where he swapped out the gauges. It took me a minute to find it but its nicely detailed and tells you exactly what he went through to change all his gauges.

swervin's gauge swap

solidaxel · 03-20-2003, 10:23 AM

If it is always moving around it sounds like your thermostat is stuck open. Is the sending unit in the cylinder head or in the intake manifold

PHOENIX · 03-20-2003, 01:46 PM

No nothing is stuck open or anything it is working properly. Right when it reaches 195 (which is the thermostat I have) it starts dropping. Back and forth back and forth all day. The autometers are way more accurate gauges and are worth the money.

I dont have an article about my gauge swap, but Ill have some pictures up soon.

03-19-2003, 08:34 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Guage ? on the 76 with a 350 what is the temp range of the guage (low middle high) I run around half way up when sitting in traffic wondering what temp that is. Also anyone replace there stock guages with after market ones? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-19-2003, 08:37 PM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Warm.....hehehehe j/k usually they should be in that area.. YOu could always get a diff gauge that has actual temp readings on it. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#3
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Ya I would love to redo the dash. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-20-2003, 12:46 AM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Its either 195 or 180 if that helps Stock thermostat is 195 right? But isnt 180 common for center of gauge? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-20-2003, 12:59 AM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Change your thermostat to a known * and check the location of the needle on your gauge when you are in traffic and see that it stays there, you will know where that * thermo. reads on your gauge !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-20-2003, 01:23 AM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Not a bad idea, but my stock gauge was never accurate enough to actually monitor the temp. It barely moved around. The autometer is all over the place though, its always moving. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-20-2003, 01:41 AM	#7
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	here's an article on swervin's page where he swapped out the gauges. It took me a minute to find it but its nicely detailed and tells you exactly what he went through to change all his gauges. swervin's gauge swap __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

03-20-2003, 10:23 AM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	If it is always moving around it sounds like your thermostat is stuck open. Is the sending unit in the cylinder head or in the intake manifold __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-20-2003, 01:46 PM	#9
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	No nothing is stuck open or anything it is working properly. Right when it reaches 195 (which is the thermostat I have) it starts dropping. Back and forth back and forth all day. The autometers are way more accurate gauges and are worth the money. I dont have an article about my gauge swap, but Ill have some pictures up soon. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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