Aftermarket temperature gauge.

[Curtis Dover]

Hey guys, I was thinking of adding a aftermarket temperature gauge to the ‘64, 429. But not sure how to do it. The original sensor is too close to distributor to install a tee fitting.  I would like to keep the idiot light on the dash. Has anyone ever added one. How did you do it? Pictures would be helpful. Thanks for your response.

Curt

[Tony and Ginny 429]

Curtis

Any of the aftermarket temp gauges have been of poor quality giving false reading usually on the high side of the actual  engine temp  

 If installing a temp gauge or a sending unit into the block — do not use Teflon tape — but  go metal to metal 

Enjoy 

[Clovis]

Yes Tony cheap gauges could tend to be off a bit but a good quality gauge will give a very accurate reading. Even a poor quality gauge can be useful if it will show when you are overheating. You just have to learn how to read it.

[Tony and Ginny 429]

Hi Clovis

Always good to know you are looking out for the community with you especially  good advice

A look under your 64’s hood freaked me out —  hummmmmmmmmm!  

Enjoy 

[Logan Robb]

I have also thought about doing this. Well, actually, a set of gauges for temp, oil, and charging. Something hidden, maybe in the glovebox.

let us know if you go thru with this and how it went! 

Logan

[Clovis]

I've added an inline radiator hose gauge coupling. Since our intakes have limited holes for sending units, I needed a spot for my electric fan temp sensor. I put an inline hose coupling that I was able to put my sender into and it worked very well.