1964 Dart 270 Convertible

[Sdev7391]

Sup y'all? New to the a Forum game. Temp gauge on my 64 will run dangerously close to the H with out actually over heating. It vexes me. Should I be worried?

 

[eric383]

Welcome. First you have to determine if it is really hot or just the gauge. Install a mechanical gauge and see what the temp really is. Good luck.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Send the sensor lead to ground and it will "PEG" to the Overheat position.
If it stays "pegged"...when removed,it is bad.
The sensor operates this way: High temp sends transducer (sensor) to ground state and indicates "Overheat"
Sensors are cheap....

I found this sensor on Rock Auto.
Its about $9.00
Cheaper ones are available anywhere from $3.80 to $11.00

Also change your thermostat at the same time.

Anyway, introduce yourself...
Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO from NorCal

 

[Sdev7391]

Thanks so much for your response. I will definetly take your counsel. I love my Dart, it's my most prized material possesion. The temp does stress me out though, and I want to drive her with out being worried about her over heating. I only love Classic Cars, I am not mechanically inclined. Should I go to a shop that specializes in Electrical work? Or will any repair shop be able to help?

Thanks so much for your guidance!

Eddie V.

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Thanks a lot for the advice! I will def check that.

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO any good shop should be able to do that job