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find some one with a mechanics temp gun that can verify the temp. My rad guy told me my guage read 30 degrees hotter than the engine actually was. where does you temp signal come from? if it is the head, do you have headers? or is your sender plugged into the intake? what degree stat are you running?

Originally Posted by tudorkeith

find some one with a mechanics temp gun that can verify the temp. My rad guy told me my guage read 30 degrees hotter than the engine actually was. where does you temp signal come from? if it is the head, do you have headers? or is your sender plugged into the intake? what degree stat are you running?

I do have headers - They are coming off while I do a rebuild. Signal ( sending unit ) is inbetween 1 and 3.
I believe it is a 180.

Originally Posted by TMA1

I do have headers - They are coming off while I do a rebuild. Signal ( sending unit ) is inbetween 1 and 3.
I believe it is a 180.

Maybe I'm wrong but you meat your sending unit is between 1 and3 right. and seperatly you have a 180 stat? did your wire from the sending unit touch the header and melt the insulation?

Originally Posted by tudorkeith

Maybe I'm wrong but you meat your sending unit is between 1 and3 right. and seperatly you have a 180 stat? did your wire from the sending unit touch the header and melt the insulation?

No , however the original path of the sensor wiring was behind the engine then back up and around on the drivers side. I cut that wire off short and run it right in front of the brake power booster. Practically a straight shot to the sensor.

I mentioned earlier I was seriously considering mech Gauges. Are they difficult to install? What are the best connection components?
What do I do about the Oil light? :