My gripe is that the engine boils over when the needle is just touching the
N, typically it runs a bit more than half way from C to N. I would just
like a specific number if it could be done to match the stock instruments.
I expect, due to the used range of my gauge, that it is affected by the
condition of the wires to/from the gauge so I'd like to get that out of the
equation if possible. Lastly, I just like mechanical gauges.
james
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: 21 May, 2002 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: oil pressure guage now coolant
> Unless you know that you are having difficulties with the electrical
> temp gauge, I'd leave it alone. They seem to be pretty reliable.
> You can test its calibration easily, with sufficient accuracy for our
> needs. Loosen the radiator cap so the radiator cannot build up pressure.
> Go for a drive of 10 minutes or more. With engine running, lift off the
> rad cap and insert a kitchen thermometer. It will read the temp of the
> water at the top of the radiator, which may be a couple of degrees cooler
> than the thermostat, but close enough. Then you know on your gauge what
> it reads for a temperature of the water just a few inches from the
> sending unit.
> Recent Moss price for the mechanical combined water temp & oil pressure
> gauge for TD was $298.95.
> Bob
>
>
> On Mon, 20 May 2002 21:10:26 -0600 "james" <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>
> writes:
> > with all the talk about mech. oil gauges, what are our options for
> > mech.
> > temp gauges to match. I have a '71B and am planning to swap in the
> > oil
> > gauge next time I feel adventurous, but what about a mechanical
> > coolant
> > gauge? Preferably with numbers instead of C/N/H.
> >
> > james
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