As above need a water temp gauge for my efi frst engine... I want an Autometer Pro Comp one to match the rest of mine but not sure what will be easier to plumb in, either electrical or mechanical. Where would I have to plumb either? Not too fussed if its not accurate to the nearest .1 of a degree, i just want an indication if its going to overheat on me or not!!!

So which one should i go for??

Cheers
Chris

 

i have never seen a mechanical water temp gauge (oil pressure maybe ?)

most just involve cutting 2 inches out of one of the coolant hoses and installing an alloy tube with a threaded hole to accept the water temperature sender

 

hmmm, not keen on doing that!! Where would the electrical connection be for the water temp? Oil Temp I presume will be a sump plug replacement / mechanical?

Chris

 

you dont really get mechanical temp gauges, as they wont give an accurate representation of engine temperature.

you could in theory mount the temp sensor anywhere within the cooling system

 

So where would an electrical water temp gauge connect to?

Chris

 

an electrical water temperature sensor (thermocouple) that you need to mount somewhere in your cooling system