Whats the water temp range? Like whats the normal average temp?

 

Sorry, whats the temp range for teh stock gauge on an 83 12a?

 

1/3, if it gets to 1/2 watch it close, if it pegs, you're toast.

 

no, sorry, i ment like whats the the temp range in like degrees? my stock one does not work, and i'm putting a new one in, and i want to know the range of where to watch.

 

180*F in normal, above 210 worry.

 

thanks

 

shoot 190 is normal. 180 is pimpin! 210 and up **** yer pants!

 

does 1/3 mean the first tick mark, because mine never moves past that. is that good then?

im a noob to first gens so please be patient with me. ive been doing a lot of searching as well.

 

Yes, that is near normal. Most I've seen is usually a little past the 1st tic, but you need to allow for variances in gauges and senders. If the engine seems to run cold, check and make sure you have a 180* oem thermostat.