<div dir="auto">I like the AutoMeter gauges, too, particularly the larger, 270 degree sweep mechanical versions. All you have to do is glance at where the needle is to make sure the coolant temp is OK. I put one in my Datsun Roadster, along with a matching oil pressure gauge. Same ease of use. The installation was a snap using an Eqqus (IIRC) adapter set I picked up at a local O’Reilly’s. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Wiring the lights is easy, too. Just don't use the crimp-on Scotch-Locs. They’re likely to eventually cut your wires. Check out Posi-Loc connectors on Amazon or Crutchfields.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">HTH,</div><div dir="auto">Ron</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 3:58 AM Douglas Shook <<a href="mailto:dirtbeard@gmail.com">dirtbeard@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hi Tim,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Autometer makes some very nice mechanical temperature gauges. I am using on in one of my cars:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><a href="https://www.autometer.com/gauges/auto-gage.html?gauge_gauge=6267&gauge_type=6063" target="_blank">Gauges - Auto Gage</a></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, May 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM Tim . <<a href="mailto:tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com" target="_blank">tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>




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I need to put a temperature sensor/gauge on my old Jeep. </div>
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I do not like messing with electrical stuff so am hoping for a recommendation for an easy to install unit....one with step by steps would is preferred. </div>
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Thanks all</div>
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