Water Temp gauge mounting.

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04-24-04, 07:47 AM

PVerdieck

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Water Temp gauge mounting.

I am putting in a DEFI water temp gauge. I have tapped the thermostat housing.

The DEFI has a brass sensor, and a steel adaptor.

Is the steel adaptor required, or can I just mount the threaded brass sensor directly? Or is this a bad idea because of metal properties (aluminum/brass, rate of expansion, etc)?

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04-24-04, 09:55 AM

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I was wondering the same thing myself yesterday...

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04-24-04, 09:59 AM

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The adapter is probably for use with a pre-existing mounting spot. You probably don't need it. Many people have mounted sensors in the same location, with no adapter.

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Anyone happen to have a pic of exactly where/how you mounted it (newbie here..)

And I'm askin specifically for the Defi gauge, since my friend's Autometer water temp came w/ these steel adaptors that screwed right into somewhere on the coolant filler neck I believe...

Thanks

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