Temperpature Gauge

[beatmiester]

I was on the fence about buying a temperature gauge or using the mod from a link on this forum

http://www.dunereview.com/mods.htm

 

so I figured what the heck I would try it

first thing I did is I didn't want to cut the factory hose so instead of using the 3/8 hose that it tells you to use I used 5/16 fuel line this seams to fit the head a little better I changed the hose from the head so if it leaked I could swap it back

use all 5/16 fuel line and 1/8 vacuum hose and 6 clamps and 5/16 Tee fitting and go to Wal-Mart and buy the meat temp gauge

for about 6 dollars

I'm so happy I did this it looks great it doesn't leak and works like a charm

thanks for all the help from great people like " wyoduner " this is a lot better than the gauge you buy for 35.00

save your money and do it this way it looks more custom anyway

by the way it took about 40 minutes to install

[J.J.]

This is indeed a very popular mod, I also have it done and it works great.

I started off with a cooking thermometer, but mine only lasted about 2 rides before the needle fell off.

After that I purchased an industrial quality glycerin filled dial thermometer and it's been working great.

 

You have to ensure that the tip of the thermometer is as close to the T-piece as possible to get quick and accurate readings.

[frocashmoney24]

ive done it to, works great and covers up the old hole on the plastic where someone put a key, def a mod more people should do

Edited August 7, 2004 by frocashmoney24

[sredish]

ive dont it to, works great and covers up the old hole on the plastic where someone put a key, def a mod more people should do

I've just been too lazy.

 

Honestly!

 

[J.J.]

I've just been too lazy.

 

Honestly!

 

 

I bet you've just been waiting for an oppertunity to use that emoticon

[frocashmoney24]

scott, you lazy ass, what if i make you one and send it to you

[Oilsmoke]

I done this too. cost was like under ten dollars. The walmart meat gauage has worked well form me. 6 outings so far and still tickin .

Edited August 7, 2004 by Oilsmoke

[fixitrod]

I done one a couple years ago. Still works great.

[bansheewidow]

I went out and got a mechanical automotive gauge that fit stock return hose. Just a bigger copper fitting for about the same price and mounted it on fender behind headlight.

[DUNEDEMON]

I was too laze to make one so I just bought and installed a "heatseeker"

 

 

[bansheewidow]

my brother in law has one like that and I like the automotive gauge better easier to see it is about 1 1/4" on fender by left knee try it.

[sredish]

I was thinkin of tryin out a heatseeker. Maybe I will.

[beatmiester]

the heatseeker looks like the same thing with a long needle and it comes out the vent on the side of the tank

just try this what do you have to lose if you do it like i did you can always put back the org hose

[Oilsmoke]

That Heetseeker Looks just like a 5 dollar wallmart special. How much do they cost anyways?

[DUNEDEMON]

That Heetseeker Looks just like a 5 dollar wallmart special. How much do they cost anyways?

I think they're $25 or $30, quick install, works well. I'm happy with it.