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: 70 Chevelle temp gauge not accurate


Larss454
Apr 18th, 09, 3:44 AM
:confused: Changed my 70 SS from lights to gauges. Temp gauge reads 20 to 25 degrees less than engine temp. Thanks for any info...

undee70ss
Apr 18th, 09, 3:51 AM
How are you determining true engine temp?

Larss454
Apr 18th, 09, 9:51 AM
Yes we checked the true temp on engine, we have a electronic laser temp gauge. And we put in the temp sender that came with gauges. Car normally runs at 180 degrees and the new gauge sez about 150 to155 degrees. :confused:

undee70ss
Apr 18th, 09, 9:52 PM
Heres a post on how to check the calibration of temp gauge......

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53657

Larss454
Apr 19th, 09, 3:05 AM
Thanks Greg for the info.....