How do I install an Autometer water temp gauge - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 12-27-2003, 04:44 AM

I just bought the electric water temp gauge for use in my Camaro and not totally sure on how to install it. I didn't want to tear open the package and find out I should have gotten the mechanical gauge...
Do I just splice into the wire going to the sensor?

Alexis · 12-27-2003, 04:57 AM

There is actually a sending unit which converts it so the gauge can read it. Maybe i can go dig it right now.

Alexis · 12-27-2003, 05:04 AM

i take that back....gonna post picture for you

Alexis · 12-27-2003, 05:07 AM

this is what came with mine

Alexis · 12-27-2003, 05:08 AM

hope it helps......my first post was relating to the electric oil pressure gauge.

Brad · 12-27-2003, 05:21 AM

Hmmm, okay I didn't look close enough to know it came with it's own sender. So is it possible for me to retain the use of the stock warning light on my dash somehow?

Edit: I guess I didn't get far enough down on the posts when I initially posted this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=82699

Mudder · 12-27-2003, 06:40 AM

Don't think that will work. Put the autometer sending unit in and connect it to the guage that came with it. You can mount it under the dash or just let it lay on the floor until you figure out what it is.

dwaite72lnghrn · 12-27-2003, 11:13 AM

If you can find another plug in the water jacket you can run both OEM and After market. I'm not sure on a I6 where one would be but BB V8 the other head has the same plugged hole. Look for a 1/2 inch square plug some where on the head.

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2003, 11:28 AM

You could run a pipe T-fitting and run both sensors, thus be able to retain your light and the new autometer gauge.

12-27-2003, 04:44 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	How do I install an Autometer water temp gauge I just bought the electric water temp gauge for use in my Camaro and not totally sure on how to install it. I didn't want to tear open the package and find out I should have gotten the mechanical gauge... Do I just splice into the wire going to the sensor? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-27-2003, 05:07 AM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	this is what came with mine Attached Images

12-27-2003, 05:08 AM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	hope it helps......my first post was relating to the electric oil pressure gauge. Attached Images

12-27-2003, 05:21 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Hmmm, okay I didn't look close enough to know it came with it's own sender. So is it possible for me to retain the use of the stock warning light on my dash somehow? Edit: I guess I didn't get far enough down on the posts when I initially posted this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=82699 __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 12-27-2003 at 05:27 AM.

12-27-2003, 06:40 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Don't think that will work. Put the autometer sending unit in and connect it to the guage that came with it. You can mount it under the dash or just let it lay on the floor until you figure out what it is. Last edited by Mudder; 12-27-2003 at 06:42 AM.

12-27-2003, 04:57 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	There is actually a sending unit which converts it so the gauge can read it. Maybe i can go dig it right now.

12-27-2003, 05:04 AM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i take that back....gonna post picture for you

12-27-2003, 11:13 AM	#8
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	If you can find another plug in the water jacket you can run both OEM and After market. I'm not sure on a I6 where one would be but BB V8 the other head has the same plugged hole. Look for a 1/2 inch square plug some where on the head. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

12-27-2003, 11:28 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	You could run a pipe T-fitting and run both sensors, thus be able to retain your light and the new autometer gauge. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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