Topic: Anybody use a Temp. Gauge Radiator Cap?
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I have one on my 80 vette. It works great.
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Lifetime MemberHow close does it match the dash temp gauge? thanks, steve
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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Nanty Glo, PA - USA
Joined: 5/24/2008
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Vette(s): 1964 Stingray Convertible, 327/300 4speed(Dad's) 72 Nova SS, 55 Bel Air 2d Sedan, 77 Nova Drag Car 11.50@114
Mooneyes makes a direct mount water neck gauge, don't know where it's made though. http://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/index.php?cPath=188_135_196&osCsid=ce2ffbc58b9da1f87cac7ab0a58f6a59
Thanks for the link. Learned something new. Anybody used one of these? Any pics?
I can still remember the "moon" decals when I was a kid....
I can still remember the "moon" decals when I was a kid....
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
One thing to consider...there will be some difference in reading between the dash temp gauge and the radiator cap gauge...their sensors take their readings from different areas so there has to be a slight discrepancy. This would be no matter how accurate each is. The cap's sensor is in the radiator and the dash gauge sending unit is in the block.
I just don't think you can expect the two to be a match at all times...close maybe, but not matching.
I just don't think you can expect the two to be a match at all times...close maybe, but not matching.
have one on my 69. i picked it up when i thought my temp was reading incorrectly, it seems as accurate as the gauge for now, don't know how well on long the accuracy will last.
the above is all true ---
but the real reason i bought it was 
IT JUST LOOKS COOL.
IT JUST LOOKS COOL.Annicorvette
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