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Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:14 pm
by 71GTKammback
Anybody installed this on their temp gauge? Looks like either one would work. Brand new sender A/C Delco located on the pass side of the block. and multiple temp gauges read 50 degrees hot. These are corvette pieces but same principal I am sure.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351950804132?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1420249093 ... noapp=true

Re: Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:28 am
by zeke
Never seen those adjustable sensors before, neat idea.

Re: Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:25 am
by spencerforhire
The Corvette Central one should work, as it is designed to go in series with the sender. The other Wilcox one is designed for a different, older type of gauge and hooks up in parallel at the back of the gauge. I don't think it will work in an H-body.
That being said, a fine adjustment potentiometer is nowhere near $30; any electronics supply store should have one for under $5.
http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en ... ND/1087574

Re: Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:20 am
by zeke
So it's just a trim pot for 30 bucks? lol I thought it had a sensor also (thermistor)

Re: Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:41 pm
by 1100kaw2
Thats cool and all, but how do you find the actual engine temp when running so you can adjust this?

Re: Temp Gauge adjusters

PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:26 pm
by cjbiagi
You could use a infrared hand held temp gauge or another gauge installed that you know is accurate to compare it to.