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04-29-2017, 05:53 PM
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Temp gauge question
Today I installed a new Lectric Limited temp sensor with new wiring. At full warm-up my factory gauge reads as shown. Does this seem normal? The aftermarket gauge I am eliminating shows 180 at full temperature. Just trying to find out if it might be defective (the original gaug). Thanks
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04-29-2017, 06:21 PM
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Re: Temp gauge question
It has been said that the aftermarket gauge sensors read low, call that reading 180 and higher is hot
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04-29-2017, 09:19 PM
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Re: Temp gauge question
Thank you, yes that works.. I'll search some of the old threads on the subject to see what others have seen.
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04-29-2017, 09:23 PM
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Re: Temp gauge question
That's where mine runs or has for the last 5 years
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04-29-2017, 11:40 PM
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Re: Temp gauge question
That is the normal operating temp for my 71Super for the last 38 years.
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04-30-2017, 01:23 AM
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Re: Temp gauge question
Mine normally reads just a bit higher than that.
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04-30-2017, 09:59 AM
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Re: Temp gauge question
That looks exactly right for a 180 thermostat
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04-30-2017, 05:41 PM
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Re: Temp gauge question
Thanks for the confirmation guys!
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