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**truckdude239** · 02-24-2014, 10:43 PM

So i got my new guages today i bought the autometer 2277 m12x1.50 to 1/8 adapter i had to drill the center out but the temp prope doesnt reach out of the adapter will that matter?

Also thread sealer or no thread sealer on the temp sensor?

BR3W CITY · 02-25-2014, 01:21 AM

I'd imagine having the probe protrude into whatever it is you measure would be beneficial to getting an accurate reading.

Is this oil temp, trans temp or coolant temp? I suppose technically as long as the heated fluid can touch the probe it will give a reading, but having it tucked inside the adapter may lead to an air bubble, or unusual fluid flow in that spot, giving erratic signal. As an example, having a temp sender partially unscrewed gives erratic readings, I would think this could as well.

**truckdude239** · 02-25-2014, 02:45 AM

Its the coolant prope

littlevictories · 02-25-2014, 09:15 AM

I use teflon tape on coolant stuff. Not much pressure, but leaks p*** me off.

Matt Cramer · 02-25-2014, 12:27 PM

With coolant temperature, I wouldn't be too worried about lack of coolant flow - the coolant will conduct the heat well enough the reading should be pretty accurate.

mooseknuckles · 02-25-2014, 10:51 PM

I had to do the same with mine...works fine...

**truckdude239** · 02-26-2014, 01:49 PM

this is what im working with

mooseknuckles · 02-26-2014, 03:25 PM

yep.....you have to remember it's coolant, so it's gonna find it's way in there...at least that was my thoughts....

crazy longhorn · 02-27-2014, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

this is what im working with

The auto meter sensor (made to screw into that adaptor), does not set as deep, as the one that you drilled? Still , it is about right on, with the stat? The stat is around 190 ish....(205 on/195 off , on the elect fans). The guage does not dance around

longhorn

**truckdude239** · 02-27-2014, 12:53 AM

Okay that's what I wanted. To hear. Did you use telffon or sealant on yours? I've been told it will effect the ground but factory Senors had sealer on them new

crazy longhorn · 02-27-2014, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

Okay that's what I wanted. To hear. Did you use telffon or sealant on yours? I've been told it will effect the ground but factory Senors had sealer on them new

That copper washer should seal it....that said, I did use a little thread sealant, not tape.... Mopar, or ARP, but just lite on the threads, as said the copper washer should seal it? longhorn

Jon01 · 02-27-2014, 10:48 PM

I didn't use sealer on mine, just the crush washer.

02-24-2014, 10:43 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	temp fitting question So i got my new guages today i bought the autometer 2277 m12x1.50 to 1/8 adapter i had to drill the center out but the temp prope doesnt reach out of the adapter will that matter? Also thread sealer or no thread sealer on the temp sensor? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-25-2014, 01:21 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: temp fitting question I'd imagine having the probe protrude into whatever it is you measure would be beneficial to getting an accurate reading. Is this oil temp, trans temp or coolant temp? I suppose technically as long as the heated fluid can touch the probe it will give a reading, but having it tucked inside the adapter may lead to an air bubble, or unusual fluid flow in that spot, giving erratic signal. As an example, having a temp sender partially unscrewed gives erratic readings, I would think this could as well. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-25-2014, 02:45 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: temp fitting question Its the coolant prope __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-25-2014, 09:15 AM	#4
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: temp fitting question I use teflon tape on coolant stuff. Not much pressure, but leaks p*** me off.

02-25-2014, 12:27 PM	#5
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: temp fitting question With coolant temperature, I wouldn't be too worried about lack of coolant flow - the coolant will conduct the heat well enough the reading should be pretty accurate. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

02-25-2014, 10:51 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: temp fitting question I had to do the same with mine...works fine... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-26-2014, 01:49 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: temp fitting question this is what im working with Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-26-2014, 03:25 PM	#8
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: temp fitting question yep.....you have to remember it's coolant, so it's gonna find it's way in there...at least that was my thoughts.... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-27-2014, 12:53 AM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: temp fitting question Okay that's what I wanted. To hear. Did you use telffon or sealant on yours? I've been told it will effect the ground but factory Senors had sealer on them new __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-27-2014, 10:48 PM	#12
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: temp fitting question I didn't use sealer on mine, just the crush washer. __________________ 64 Biscayne - 230/PG, Accuair E-Level, 18/20 Bonneville C's. 68 Charger R/T - #'s matching 440/auto car, 499/727/3.91. 68 GTX - 440/4-speed, Dana 60. 44,000 miles. 71 SWB C10 - LQ4+S476r 06 Duramax - LBZ - Exhaust, EFI Live, etc...



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