water temp sunpro gauge

[rm69dart]

hello everybody,

i have a sunpro water temp gauge its mechanical where can these be installed and i also want the dash gauge functional.

:help:

 

[360duster]

smallblock? think so since it´s in the sb section...

the factory temp gauge get´s it´s value from a sensor located in the water channel from the right cylinder head to the thermostat (front of the intake, passenger side). Take a look if there are some other plugs (most intakes have some more plugs, especially aftermarket) where your new sensor can be put in. the drivers side is ok, too.

Post a pic from the actual intake, then we can tell you where to put the new sensor. Sometimes it requires adapters between the thread sizes.

Michael

 

[74Dusted]

Most small block intakes lack any kind of port to install a mechanical gauge. It sucks. Some factory 4bbl intakes have an additional port, but most (factory and aftermarket) don't.

 

[rumblefish360]

The old way it was done was to use adapters in the intake manifold. IMO, this was ugly, but the only way it could be done. On a Chevy engine, it is on the side of the engine into the block, out of the way and neat looking.

 

[Gandy Dancer]

What is the exact name of the sensor, I broke the top of my sensor off in the block, and I am trying to retrieve the bottom half of it.

Thanks

 

[74Dusted]

The old way it was done was to use adapters in the intake manifold. IMO, this was ugly, but the only way it could be done. On a Chevy engine, it is on the side of the engine into the block, out of the way and neat looking.

Most chevy small block water necks/thermostat housings also have a port in them for a mechanical gauge. which ironically enough will fit some small block and big block mopars.