Anyone running a mechanical temp gauge?

[Detroit Iron]

I have an AutoMeter mechanical temp gauge. The sender is so long, it wont fit in the intake coolant port. Aside from running an electric gauge, what is everyone else doing?

 

[Bad Sport]

You'll need some type of bushing. One that will fit the intake with a bit of extension to it, to raise it up some.

NAPA should have a good selection of brass stuff, I think that's where I got mine, take the sender with you so you get the correct threads.

If you use any sealant, use a paste type, not Teflon tape.

 

[tubtar]

Plug that hole and use one of these........
http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/63423/10002/-1?parentProductId=744342

 

[Bad Sport]

plug that hole and use one of these........
http://www.jegs.com/i/moroso/710/63423/10002/-1?parentproductid=744342

ouch!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tubtar]

And one of these.......
http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/63465/10002/-1

 

[tubtar]

ouch!!!!!!!!!!

You don't know " ouch ".
Plumb a W-9.......it left me bow legged and bleeding. lol

 

[dgibby]

This is what I used but in the fitting on the other side of the the thermostat housing, seemed a little deeper.



http://m.summitracing.com/parts/atm...sj2sMYCFQgtaQodKWQN3w&ibanner=MobileSwitchYes

 

[Detroit Iron]

This is what I used but in the fitting on the other side of the the thermostat housing, seemed a little deeper.



http://m.summitracing.com/parts/atm...sj2sMYCFQgtaQodKWQN3w&ibanner=MobileSwitchYes

Turns out I had one of these in my box of tricks, so I used it. Thanks for all the input!

 

[Marcohotrod]

I have my sender in forward and horizontal from u, cost a clamp and short piece of hose. I have no heater, no therm. bypass hose, no therm. less is best

 

[65goldcuda]

what intake manifold is that you have? Is an eldelbrock torquer?