Factory Temperature Gauge--Where is "Normal"?

[Blazer1970]

They are not accurate, and they are all a little different. Did you ever wonder why there are no numbers on there? The best thing to do is get your engine up to operating temp then carefully remove the rad. cap using a rag. Stick in a thermometer (usually the meat thermometer works good) and check the coolant temp. It should be right at the thermostat temp. Now you know where 180 or 195 is on the gauge.