Water temp gauge recommendations?

#1

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I prefer the 2-1/16" gauges but none seem to have an adaprter that will fit the stock sender hole threads.

Any recommendations on a gauge and where to get the correct adapter(s)?

Thanks.

Carter

#2

Carter - you can check with Jon Allen or Carlton, I think they both have water temp guages. The attached link is another option that will accept a standard water temp sensor http://www.deftracing.com/prosport_gauges/water_temperature_sender_radiator_hose_adaptor.htm

Ed

#3

I looked for one of these locally but this one looks much better than the in-line pipes I have seen. I’ll measure the top radiator hose and will install this pipe just as the coolant comes out of the thermostat housing.

Thanks Ed.

Carter

#4

I got a Longacre 2 gauge faceplate with water temp and oil pressure. Hooked up the oil pressure in place of the pressure switch and the temperature sensor in the drain plug hole on the side of the block.

Stewart Warner seems to have a lot of metric to english adapters. I ordered one for my setup.

#5

Carter, This is where I got mine, and able to use the stock sender location. There’s a link on the page to their collection of senders and adapters.

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?Type=Elec_Engine_Temp&Series=Vision&Units=E

#6

Here is the setup we use on our cars. Very simple to install and works great:

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5994

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=1925

I am not 100% sure that the inline kit is the right size. if you like this setup(its really easy) let me know and I can confirm the correct size.

#7

Hi Andrew,

I may use that set up on my car. Can you let me know the ID of the radiator hose or the part that worked on your cars.

What do you use for oil temp and oil pressure? A sandwich plate like this?
http://www.factory3performance.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=288.
or another approach?

Does anyone recommend any other gauges to install?

Jason

#8

Jason to install the coolant coupler unit we just cut out a section of the stock hose and put it in place. going from the top of the radiator to the engine.

For the oil pressure we just used the stock location on the side of the motor. There is a fitting from jegs that fits perfectly and screws right in. If you want the part number let me know.

We havent been taking oil temps, we have been letting the stock unit do its job, we need to look into if further to see when its opening up the valve and when its closing.

#9

The part number form Jegs would be great.

Thanks,
Jason

#10

egauges.com and bavauto.com worked well for me.

I opted to keep the factory water temp gauge and install an additional VDO water temp gauge. When I replaced my original thermostat housing due to age/corrosion, the replacement one (bavauto.com) had two additional holes (and plugs).

I used a VDO 250 degree water temp gauge gauge and the M14 x 1.5 sender. Instead of replacing the stock sender, I used one of the additional holes to insert the sending unit.

#11

Another option is to just drill and use an 1/8" NPT tap and drill into the one of the flat spots on the T-stat housing (were the new ones have plugs) and add the sendor. Easy to do and can be done on the car if you remove the stat and stuff with rags. just take your time. I did it this weekend.

Michael
#36
Great Lakes region

#12

mahoneyj wrote:

[quote]The part number form Jegs would be great.

Thanks,
Jason[/quote]

here is the oil pressure adapter

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2277/10002/-1

you also need the copper tubing kit unless you decide to use the plastic tubing that comes with the quage kit. We decided to buy the copper kit…

Water temp sender

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5994

#13

I think Jegs also has the water temp adaptor for a few $ less. I just clicked on the view other adaptors and it is at the bottom.

Michael
#36
Great Lakes Region

#14

In-hose water temp adapters do not place the sensor in the best of locations. You’re getting a cooler temp than what is actually experienced in the head.

A location in the head or just at the coolant exit from the head is what you want.

I haven’t gotten to the point in my build where I’m ready to address gauges and locations. Additionally my motor’s apart with the head at the engine builder’s getting a valve job, so I have no idea where I would place a T-sensor.

KB