<VV> Head temp gauge

[shortle]

In my Rampside I have a VDO with the sender unit attatched to the bottom of the left cylinder head. It (wire sender) is held on by an old "snap" switch. I don't expect complete accuracy, just a tell-tale if anything really is wrong. I also have a VDO voltmeter to ensure my charging system (i.e. fan belt) is proper. I found mine on E(vil) Bay as I also wanted a cheap unit. I hope this is helpful.
Timothy Shortle in (warm) Durango Colorado

-----Original Message-----
>From: ricknorris at suddenlink.net
>Sent: Mar 5, 2009 7:07 AM
>To: jncmiller2 at yahoo.com, Bill Elliott <corvair at fnader.com>
>Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Head temp gauge
>
>This is exactly the gauge I use for head temp with the spark plug sender.
>Works well for me.
>--
>Rick Norris
>#36 Sunoco Corvair
>www.corvairalley.com 
>
>---- Bill Elliott <corvair at fnader.com> wrote: 
>> I like to use the Falcon (rebranded Westach) gauges using a spark plug 
>> sender. The gauges from here cost less than the Autometer (another 
>> choice) thermocouples alone do!
>> 
>> http://www.recreationalmobility.com/cgi-bin/recreation/27137.html
>> 
>> I like the dual because it covers both heads and provides a quick glance 
>> comparison. It is available in a single gauge (and dual gauge including 
>> EGT, etc), thermocouples and lighting kit are ordered individually.
>> 
>> Be advised that the spark plug location will read about 90 degrees 
>> cooler than the stock Corvair temp sensor, so you have to adjust your 
>> expectations/comparisons.
>> 
>> Bill
>> 
>> john miller wrote:
>> 
>> >Anyone know of a good(and cheap) substitute head temp gauge and sender? Ive heard of some that go on spark plug base. Anyone?
>> > 
>> >John M
>> >
>> >
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