machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
03-25-2005, 07:49 PM
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machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
to go with my machanical oil gauge,
,
i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
than the machanical,
looking for pros and cons,
also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
90YJ2.5L
if so ill leave it,
but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
thanks
johnp
to go with my machanical oil gauge,
,
i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
than the machanical,
looking for pros and cons,
also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
90YJ2.5L
if so ill leave it,
but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
thanks
johnp
03-25-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Six to one, half a dozen the other. Unusually people find it more
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
03-25-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Six to one, half a dozen the other. Unusually people find it more
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
03-25-2005, 08:07 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Six to one, half a dozen the other. Unusually people find it more
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
difficult to punch a hole big enough through their firewall.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dirty Ditch Dawg wrote:
>
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
> ,
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
> looking for pros and cons,
>
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
> 90YJ2.5L
> if so ill leave it,
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
> thanks
> johnp
03-25-2005, 08:22 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Dirty Ditch Dawg did pass the time by typing:
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
03-25-2005, 08:22 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Dirty Ditch Dawg did pass the time by typing:
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
03-25-2005, 08:22 PM
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Re: machanical/electrical Temp-gauge questions
Dirty Ditch Dawg did pass the time by typing:
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
> Im about to purchase an auto-meter,2-5/8 water temp gauge,
> to go with my machanical oil gauge,
Why so large? The 2 1/16" ones are usually just as easy to read
and take up less realestate. Just something to think about.
> i was wondering if the elecrical is better or worse in its readings
> than the machanical,
The mechanical is a pain in the ***, you have to route the plumbing
and can't cut or kink the line or it's fubar. Electrical allows
you to get away with a lot more, including mounting two or more
sensors then using a switch to flop between them.
> also is my stock water temp gauge connected to my computer?
Yes.
> if so ill leave it,
Write or call AutoMeter and ask them if you can splice into it.
Some can, some can't. I dunno about your gauge but some of those
are idiot lamps only and are just a thermal switch used to detect
operating temp.
> but where is a good mounting for the new gauge?
Some reading http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref20.html
I've seen them spliced into the heater core feed lines and
screwed into spare bungs in the radiator jacket or block.
One built a custom sleeve that spliced into the lower radiator
return line. Just remember they require fluid flowing past
them to work.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!