[DeTomaso] Temp Gauge

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/5/08 3 43 57, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:


> I replaced my leaky water pump and rad and my temp still read high. I 
> determined with an IR temp gun that my gauge reads ~210 when it is only 180. Do 
> these get calibrated? Can they be repaired. Do the vendors sell a replacement 
> that works and looks original?
> 

You could try a number of things; first and cheapest and easiest would be to 
change the temp sender.   Order one for a 1972 Mustang with a water temp 
GAUGE, not an idiot light.   That sender should be mounted on the front of the 
motor, NOT on the water tank (the tank is the stock, dumb location).

You can also wire a resistor in-line between the sender and gauge to knock it 
down some should that prove necessary, but I would be very careful to ensure 
the accuracy of your readings before 'tricking' the gauge.

Where did you take your temp readings from?   Temps can vary widely between 
the motor, water bottle, inlet side of the radiator, and outlet side of the 
radiator....

Mike




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