DeTomaso Mailing List: October 97, Message #81
     



From: 	Charlie McCall <charliemccall@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>

Subject: temp difference

Date: 	Fri, 3 Oct 1997 13:36:02 +0000



Question - I relcated the temp sending unit from the pressure tank to the

block and notice a 40-50 degree difference. The gauge reads hotter in the

block. Do you think that having the tanks "hanging out there" could really

cause them to be that much cooler? 



When my temp gauge quit I borrowed a magnetic external temperature dial, I

attached it to the outside of the pressure tank so that I could at least get

some idea of what temps are when I stop. This gauge basically agreed with

what the temp reading was on the pressure tank, so I am inclined to believe

the gauge was working fine when it was there. Have other people noticed a

change in readings when they moved their sender?



If everything is working fine, I would like to add a resistor in-line to

drop the reading down. Right now it is far enough to the right so it won't

take a lot to pin it. I'd rather have a litte more "top end" to my gauge, so

I know HOW hot it is getting. What should the resistance be in the line as

it came from the factory? What should the resistance be if it already has a

resistor installed in-line? What is the most common location for installing one?



Thanks



Charlie McCall

1972 Pantera

Pre-L #3874