Today's Hard Core Technical Question Part 1
05-11-04, 07:13 AM
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Today's Hard Core Technical Question Part 1
This one is tougher than #2, but any input would be apreciated.
I put an -se engine into my gsl. I kept all of the FI, and all of the -se sensors. I also put in a 2nd gen rad, and an electric fan. Here's the question:
My temp guage never gets over 1/4, but even then, the engine bay and the rad feel really hot. Is there a difference between the voltage outputs to the temp gauge for a 12a and a fuel injected 13b.
After posting your answer, please move on to question 2.
I put an -se engine into my gsl. I kept all of the FI, and all of the -se sensors. I also put in a 2nd gen rad, and an electric fan. Here's the question:
My temp guage never gets over 1/4, but even then, the engine bay and the rad feel really hot. Is there a difference between the voltage outputs to the temp gauge for a 12a and a fuel injected 13b.
After posting your answer, please move on to question 2.
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CarParts.com lists a different sensor for Coolant temp sensor, but the same parts for Engine temp sensor between 12A and 13B 1985 Model year cars.
What year GSL chassis did you use? That'd have a different gauge cluster, so perhaps a different sensor.
The stock gauges are wildly innacurate... Hell I don't even remember them hanving numers on them, only H and C...
I'd get an infrared thermometer and actually check the temps underhood manualy.
Good luck man.
What year GSL chassis did you use? That'd have a different gauge cluster, so perhaps a different sensor.
The stock gauges are wildly innacurate... Hell I don't even remember them hanving numers on them, only H and C...
I'd get an infrared thermometer and actually check the temps underhood manualy.
Good luck man.
05-11-04, 11:33 AM
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The stock gauges are wildly innacurate...
The stock gauges are wildly innacurate...
i mean when you said the engine bay and radiator feel really hot, what is your reference?
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05-11-04, 12:19 PM
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My reference is my hand on the rad, and the oil cooler, and the filter. Not the most acuurate, I know, but it seems hotter than most cars.
I am going to try and thermocouple it in the next few days to make sure.
I am going to try and thermocouple it in the next few days to make sure.
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um its the same sender unit.
we've noticed that the pre 89 guages are within about a needle width of more "accurate" stuff.
h = 235f/115c
c = 65c
check your guage vs boiling water, its prolly dead on
we've noticed that the pre 89 guages are within about a needle width of more "accurate" stuff.
h = 235f/115c
c = 65c
check your guage vs boiling water, its prolly dead on
05-11-04, 05:58 PM
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Re: Today's Hard Core Technical Question Part 1
Originally posted by Feds
This one is tougher than #2, but any input would be apreciated.
I put an -se engine into my gsl. I kept all of the FI, and all of the -se sensors. I also put in a 2nd gen rad, and an electric fan. Here's the question:
My temp guage never gets over 1/4, but even then, the engine bay and the rad feel really hot. Is there a difference between the voltage outputs to the temp gauge for a 12a and a fuel injected 13b.
This one is tougher than #2, but any input would be apreciated.
I put an -se engine into my gsl. I kept all of the FI, and all of the -se sensors. I also put in a 2nd gen rad, and an electric fan. Here's the question:
My temp guage never gets over 1/4, but even then, the engine bay and the rad feel really hot. Is there a difference between the voltage outputs to the temp gauge for a 12a and a fuel injected 13b.
The "normal" is about 1/4 up on the gauge. Equates to roughly 180-190 degrees.
