| Re: [GMCnet] Engine water temp sender location. [message #322339 is a reply to message #322335] |
Sat, 19 August 2017 11:09   |
James Hupy
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In these days of heavy traffic, and "distracted driving incidents", I
figure that systems like the digi-panel that have visual and auditory
alerts with flashing lights and warning chimes should suffice. I am not a
proponent of gages that require that you take your eyes off the road. We
travel a great deal up and down the Interstate 5 corridor between San
Francisco, California and the Canadian border. Some of the most congested
roads most of you will ever encounter. Absolutely no place to be taking
your eyes off the road. Portland, Oregon, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle,
Everett, Bellingham all are high speed choke points that go from 70 mph to
Zero in a hurry. Just me, your situation might differ.
Jim Hupy
On Aug 19, 2017 8:55 AM, "John Phillips" wrote:
The main difference is what side of the thermostat do you want to be on.
Radiator/coolant temp is important but engine temp is more important.
What do you want to do if you have a stuck thermostat?
I am a data guy, I vote for both engine temp and return coolant temp.
On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 8:21 AM, James Hupy wrote:
> In your case, there shouldn't be much difference if the port is near the
> top radiator hose. For me, the stock location, as well as the stock gage
> works just fine. The stock gage is known to be only an approximate wild
> assed guess, but that seems good enough for my needs. A high mileage 403,
> well broken in, doesn't make enough heat to worry about for me. But, if
you
> have a tight 455 with great compression, and some head and block milling
> done, your needs might be different than mine.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Aug 19, 2017 8:10 AM, "Scott Nutter" wrote:
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>> Thanks Jim
>> The rad port is right next to the water inlet uptop on the rad.
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>> If it was yours, where would you mount it?
>>
>> Thanks, scott
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>> Scott Nutter
>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
> final
>> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>> Houston, Texas
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