Stock collant temp guage

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Sep 12, 2006 | 06:57 PM

Reidicus

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Stock collant temp guage

Where does your temp guage sit when idling? I just got the Hypermax500 head gasket and ARP head bolts installed. Mine sists exactly in the middle. Same as before with stock parts (blown head gasket). I am guessing this is normal. Any input would help. Thanks!

Sep 12, 2006 | 07:01 PM

BarebackJD

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that's where mine sits.

Sep 12, 2006 | 07:02 PM

Reidicus

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Ahh good to hear. Now I just have to wait untill I do some towing and see if it overheats.

Sep 12, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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Mine sits dead nuts in the center as well

Sep 13, 2006 | 10:00 AM

bczolone

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What the temp supposed to be? I just got a ScanGauge 2 and mine gets to 190F and thats where it stays give or take about 2 degrees...I haven't towed with it yet though.

Sep 13, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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What the temp supposed to be? I just got a ScanGauge 2 and mine gets to 190F and thats where it stays give or take about 2 degrees...I haven't towed with it yet though.

With my Scangauge2 in the Excursion 6.0....Mine fluctuates from 180 to 220 depending on the temps. 180-190 in the morning going to work (80 outside). About 200-209 coming home from work (freeway, 100+ outside). I have seen it hit 220-225 pulling 4000lb trailer up a big grade at 70 mph when the temps are 107.

With all that fluctuation...the stock needle NEVER moved a bit!

Let me tell you...I thought my truck was going to take off when that fan kicked in full speed!! WOW.