bigmanjbmopar
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I have had bad sensors out of the box, if the wire to ground pegs the gauge then that works it must be sensor, don't over complicate it.
Temp sending sensor Question?????
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vanrj1
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Ok, I bought a sensor at NAPA that was 1/4 NPT so I didn't need the adapter, but the only one they had that fit was a 13.5 ohms @ 220 F .... It works and runs between the 2 lines on my gauge. It some times creeps up when I come to a stop. How do I know if all the air is out of the system?
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If you don't have a coolant recovery reservoir, after the car cools down pull the cap and check the level. Add water until it's about 1/2" below the fill neck. Do this 3 or 4 times until all the air is purged. If you do have a coolant recovery, just check the cool level on the reservoir and top off when needed. If you don't already have a set I'd really recommend a good set of mechanical aftermarket gauges to monitor your motor. In the 60s it was one of the first additions to any rodder's car.
vanrj1
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I don't have a recovery reservoir and it seems to stay at the same level when I check it about 1" from the top, I do however here it "gurgle" sometimes when I am working on something else on the car. It's like air bubbles in the radiator when it is cold. As far as gauges, I have been contemplating after market gauges but just not sure how it affects the looks of the inside? I guess it's worth the comfort of knowing everything is working properly. Thanks for your suggestions!!!
bigmanjbmopar
Newb with a view
That looks about right for a 220° on the gauge. Also it is normal for it to creep up at a stop so long as it creeps down when the stat opens up. sounds like you have it all fixed unless you want a lower temp at normal driving then just put in a 180° stat
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