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aitch · 03-10-2005, 01:16 PM

I plan to install my Camero tach soon in my bezel. While I have it apart,
I'm wanting to install a water temperature gage in the blank vacuum gage spot.

What gage will work best for this? Anyone done this? Instructions? Pictures? Suggestions?
Thanks,
Aitch

aitch · 03-10-2005, 07:32 PM

ttt

724wdcopper · 03-10-2005, 07:58 PM

so you're gonna have 2 water temp gauges? there should already be one on the left side.

aitch · 03-10-2005, 10:41 PM

I admit there is a lot I don't know but I don't think my temp gage on
the left actually shows what temperature I'm running. Mine registers C - H.

What does the factory gage actually sense, is it water temp? Again, I don't know where the sensor is placed.
If the C - H gage is a good indicator of engine temperature then I don't need anything else. Thanks

aitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724wdcopper

so you're gonna have 2 water temp gauges? there should already be one on the left side.

shifty · 03-10-2005, 10:49 PM

I think someone makes an analog clock that will fit in the hole. I know I've seen it somewhere, but I can't remember where

724wdcopper · 03-11-2005, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aitch

I admit there is a lot I don't know but I don't think my temp gage on
the left actually shows what temperature I'm running. Mine registers C - H.

What does the factory gage actually sense, is it water temp? Again, I don't know where the sensor is placed.
If the C - H gage is a good indicator of engine temperature then I don't need anything else. Thanks

aitch

that one's water temp. sensor should be at the front of the intake manifold or on the head between the exhaust pipes. C=cold h=hot usually if it's in the middle, you're good. lean towards the h, keep an eye on it.

aitch · 03-11-2005, 09:31 AM

Thanks all, the mechanic that did the install on my fresh 383 said that if it was his, he'd get a water temp gage. I'll ask him about it this weekend.

03-10-2005, 01:16 PM	#1
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Water temp gage question I plan to install my Camero tach soon in my bezel. While I have it apart, I'm wanting to install a water temperature gage in the blank vacuum gage spot. What gage will work best for this? Anyone done this? Instructions? Pictures? Suggestions? Thanks, Aitch __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

03-10-2005, 07:32 PM	#2
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	ttt __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

03-10-2005, 10:49 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I think someone makes an analog clock that will fit in the hole. I know I've seen it somewhere, but I can't remember where __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-11-2005, 09:31 AM	#7
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Thanks all, the mechanic that did the install on my fresh 383 said that if it was his, he'd get a water temp gage. I'll ask him about it this weekend. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

03-10-2005, 07:58 PM	#3
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	so you're gonna have 2 water temp gauges? there should already be one on the left side.



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