AutoMeter Mechanical Temp Gauge Installation

Looking to install a traditional mechanical temp gauge on your vehicle? This video details a typical installation into an intake manifold and some of the common mistakes we hear about on the Auto Meter techline,

[@theredbaron057]

This is exactly the info I was looking for to understand how my autometer temp gauge worked, thank you.

[@AutoMeterTech]

Awesome! We are happy to help!

[@lliaolsen728]

Don't forget to bleed the coolant. Sometimes, but not often air bubbles gets trapped when the sensors are up high and that can cause a false reading. I've had that issue even when the probe was installed on a side facing port vs one on top.

[@soldozer]

Cool to know that Christian Slater works for Auto Meter now. *Greetings and salutations!*

[@prestoncox2896]

Friggin awesome. I just put a mechanical gauge in for the first time and did not know about the second nut. Lost a gallon of brand new coolant

[@drromaka]

Can you help me with an install of a Water Temp Gauge installed in a 2008 f350 6.4 diesel

[@phaedrus0420]

You'll want to use an electric gauge on a B18 motor. The probe on the mechanical will be too large unless you use a radiator hose adapter. An electric sender can thread right into the passenger's side of the head in place of the original sender.

[@davidmcgray5924]

I have a 89 dodge Dakota now would it be ok to remove the temp sensor and put the gauge cable in its place ?

[@renedelafuente123]

I'm pretty sure your tired of all the questions, but here goes. How about the top radiator hose? I've heard the thermostat might get stuck and not open, but the manifold looks like there is no spare nut coming out of it. Thanks for the video.

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Thanks Marty! Now I can finally know temps when I hit 88 MPH.

[@DoctorP537]

How do you install the grommet over the line?

[@swooshdave]

I wish they would have answered you. I don’t see any way to get the grommet on.

[@hawaiilife2367]

i have a heat gauge all wired up.and it still dont work.one wire is ground one is ignition and the other is sender all is hooked up and has power from ignition.does tje ground have to be on the motor or can it just be joined to my stereo ground.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Curious I'm looking for something along these lines for a Honda eu3000is generator. Where on the generator will be in a isolation box and I could certainly use an engine temperature sensor. Thanks.

[@taylorporter4167]

So there's a a plug in the side I've seen it but doses coolant flow through it.

[@taylorporter4167]

I want to use this guage on my tbi 4.3l v6 is there a second coolest passage on my intake manifold I can tap into.

[@dwainjones3259]

On a mark IV BBC is it ok to install the probe in the passenger side head? In not seeing the downside at all. Thanks.

[@manuelsenna3675]

How does. The water flow from the out drive for. A 305 chevy marine

[@dickeymoore3072]

What length capillary tube will I need to install at sbc thermostat housing to a pod pillar on driver side? THANKS

[@Elevated618]

I have a 94 Caprice Classic LS 5.7 liter were would be the best place to put it?

[@westrew63]

I have an Edelbrock 289 performer manifold. Which mechanical temp gauge do you recommend? Thanks Ron

[@claytonprescott6154]

I had some sort of fluid come out of the end sensor can I still use it or is it time for a new one

[@jasonmangal]

i installed my mechanical temp gauge today and it didnt work...or do anything....i notice you did not use teflon tape ..does these gauges need to be ground through the threads like electric one?..pls i used rad hose adapter..

[@cheddardavis5818]

Anyone ever put this on a 12v Cummins where’d you put it

[@harryjones2420]

I can't replace my temp sending unit in the front of the manifold. The ECM needs the reading. Can I get an accurate reading by installing a mechanical into the water pump

[@AutoMeterTech]

Our technical support team would be happy to help you out with that. You can reach them at 866.248.6357 or www.autometer.com/contacts

[@AutoMeterTech]

Our technical support team would be happy to help you out with this. You can reach them at 866.248.6357

[@ReXeR2o03]

I hooked it up already the sensor hooked up perfectly what am worrying if I connect it wrong

[@NeedATank]

thanks helped a lot. buying one soon.

[@J.Anguiano]

My trans temp Gauge does not read any heat it turns on and everything but just to not read any temp ?

[@AutoMeterTech]

Our technical support team would be happy to help you out with this. You can reach them at 866.248.6357

[@ptemcintyre]

Could you explain how to do it on a integra b18 motor. Idont know where to put the probe

[@r1paniccia]

is there any way to make this fit a 1/8npt radiator coolant adapter? are there any reducers available to make it fit?

[@ReXeR2o03]

Can I conect it where my original water tempture senor was at?

[@lopezoscarcopado]

Dose it have to go in the intake manifold? I've been others that are mounted on the engine I think on one of the heads that's how my car was when I bought it but what u gives u the best reading? Thanks!

[@lopezoscarcopado]

Awesome thanks a lot that really help!!!

[@frankfarace9829]

+Auto Meter Products, Inc. Mine is in the head. Its a 350 chevy and seems to give me a reading of around 205-208 degree. Is it better to install it in the manifold for a more accurate reading

[@frankfarace9829]

The thing is, is that Im not sure what is too hot of a temp at the head. Mine is in the head on the drivers side an the temp gets to about 210 at 60-65 mph. I have a 180 stat in. Does this sound normal? Sent from Windows Mail

[@tristanmathew2414]

Anyone have a part number on either of these fittings?

[@jimnicosia5934]

AutoMeter Product Inc, How will this effect the cpu?

[@skinniloco1]

i have a 1970nponiac catalina were do i instal this at ??

[@AutoMeterTech]

@@skinniloco1 Please send our Product Specialists an email or give us a call www.AutoMeter.com/contact-us/

[@milkweed728]

anyone know how i could put one on a old motorcycle ?

[@petertropp7676]

My fire truck is a 12volt positive ground. Just what the doctor ordered.

[@davidgonzalez3832]

Will this also work for a 87 Buick regal?

[@Hot80s]

You missed the elephant in the room a mechanical temp gauge on a aluminum intake & problems grounding it.

[@chrishodges651]

What is the model number on this gauge?

[@user-xz4po5gi7l]

И ещё устоновить указатель давления масла будет Супер

[@carlosquinones6584]

what's the normal temperature for a 350 5.7 Chevy?

[@ryanwashington4410]

+AutoMeter Products, Inc,

[@notrachmatbas]

thanks man...

[@grillinandsmokininthesubur6527]

I have a small block Chevy 350 with a edelbrock intake. where wud b my best place

[@HooperWest]

No sealant is needed on the fittings at all?

[@HooperWest]

Thanks for the response.

[@aarinmurphy8417]

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[@HooperWest]

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[@ReXeR2o03]

What are the long looking screws for ?

[@alfaromeomatteo]

can you install this guage on any type of car?

[@taylorporter4167]

Thanks

[@harryjones2420]

what about on a throttle body 305 engine?

[@AutoMeterTech]

Thanks for the inquiry. Give our tech line a call at [phone] and we'll help find a good location to install to probe on a mechanical temp gauge.

[@wendynavarro9362]

How can I install my in 95 civic

[@alfaromeomatteo]

thx

[@Redsoxnation]

Funny how they don't give the "common" NPT plug/ smh

[@onlygodknows7]

I don't have a port

[@ronhensley4808]

WHY OH WHY did you not show where the wires go and how to hook THEM up?

[@ronhensley4808]

***** Thanks for quick reply. I am so frustrated because I cannot find any clear info on how to hook up "electrical" gauges. Sorry for my ignorance in not realizing that's why they call them "Mechanical" instead of "electrical" gauges. Nice video.

[@SirSlaughter357]

Ron Hensley for the back light on the gauge, there should only be 2 wires connecting to the light bulb socket, a black wire and a red wire. The black wire is ground (-) and all you want to do with that is just find a good clean metal surface to bolt it down to, doesn't matter where just as long as you clean up the surface. the red wire is the hot wire and thats going to power the actual light bulb. With that you can splice into the main wire harness from the wire that sends power to light up all your other gauges/instruments. If your not sure where to find that wire check your haynes manual or a spec sheet/wireing diagram for you car's make/model online. Also as a hint the wire that sends lighting power to your instruments will be connected to your head light switch so that's a good place to start looking lol Good luck.

[@markwanc1103]

you forgot to show the very large diameter hole you had to have cut through the firewall to fee that probe with nut though it. That will be one big ugly hole that will need to be filled up with a grommet or bezel / washer or what have you.

[@watkinscopicat]

+Auto Meter Products, Inc. what sort of wire/cable is best to connect an electrical gauge to the sender?

[@jandeband]

Work for a t v ?

[@AutoMeterTech]

Please send our Product Specialists an email or give us a call www.AutoMeter.com/contact-us/

[@tommytomtomt]

wow u sound like Christian Slater from Heathers

[@danim1017]

Why does this guy sound like the guy from back to the future

[@luiseduardobeltretaveras2096]

The commentator should have a VoiceOver job...

[@williamgoss2247]

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[@Eis_Bear]

1:27 Those people should not be allowed to work on cars, jesus...

[@AutoMeterTech]

We'll reserve comment =)

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Lool

[@mikehawk-yv2rn]

hi

[@stamgamer175]

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[@zxKrookedxz]

can i install this into my bung in my radiator?