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242LS

05-25-2014 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4126677)

Before you go nutty, get it up to temp and shoot the filter with a infrared gun. Make sure you're gauge/sender are telling a true story.

EXACTLY what I was going to say. This happened to me. After $1090.00 later (two new coolers), the builder found the sending units were a mismatch in ohms to the Gaffrig gauge. BIG waste of money. Heat gun is the answer. Home Depot for $40.

Captain YARRR

05-26-2014 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes Burmark (Post 4127707)

If your engine is computer controlled it may not like the switch from a 160º to a 140º thermostat...just something to consider.

Captain Yarrr, with your pumped up 6.2s I would recommend oil temp gauges. You might be surprised at how hot your oil is getting.

Yes I think I'm adding that to my list. I put the IR thermometer in my boat this weekend so I can get a rough idea. I have coolers but I would feel better if I check on it.

Young Performance

05-26-2014 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain YARRR (Post 4127781)

Yes I think I'm adding that to my list. I put the IR thermometer in my boat this weekend so I can get a rough idea. I have coolers but I would feel better if I check on it.

An oil temp gauge is one of the most important gauges on the dash. It is also, the one that is most overlooked when installing gauges. Most people would be extremely surprised (unpleasantly) at what their oil temp climbs to.
Eddie

state1310

08-23-2014 03:59 PM

Where is the temp sensor on most boat engines ?

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