<VV> ADV/thermister adapter / other gauges

[Ron]

But, the Autometer only goes to 340 degrees so, use the Westach or a Falcon.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'Keith Hammett'" <keith.hammett at stainlessfab.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> ADV/thermister adapter / other gauges


> Keith,
> Lengthen the probe using 18 ga auto wires. Just make sure that the
> connections are very good. The instrument works on resistance and you 
> don't
> want to introduce more resistance with a bad connection.
>
> Try  http://www.westach.com/ They make wonderful instruments. They have a 
> 2"
> CHT for about $50.00. You can get either a probe with threads to screw 
> into
> the head or a ring to go under a spark plug. I have used many Westach
> instruments in a variety of aircraft and I have never had one fail. They 
> may
> be a little pricy, but they are one of the best.
>
> Another brand that is very good is autometer.
>
> http://autometer.com/cat_gaugeop.aspx?sid=12
>
> Use their advanced gauge search. They are available at most auto speed 
> shops
> or on line.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Dave Thompson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Hammett [mailto:keith.hammett at stainlessfab.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:13 AM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> ADV/thermister adapter / other gauges
>
> Thanks for the offers on the NOS and used thermistor's!  With the low
> priority of the temp sensor and gauge does anybody have a low cost
> alternative?  If I can come up with a cost effective alternative then it
> might get moved up in priority over a working radio!
>
>
>
> Let's have some ideas and actual working alternatives.
>
>
>
> I also have sent a request to Clark's asking about a repo thermistor for
> the group.  I will let you know when I get a reply.
>
>
>
> Keith Hammett
>
> '62 Rampside (key with sock?)
>
>
>
>
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