something I didn't know about the temperature gauge!

[AlanT]

We had some topics about the gauge not reading right.

Nobody suggested they are adjustable/need calibrating.

 

Is this right?

[Graze]

Wow

 

Dint know that either, now I have to pull it out and set it

 

So after 40 years how do you know if it's running normal or hot?

 

Graze

[Steves_TR6]

I think most Smiths Gauges have those little adjusters in them.

 

when i rebuilt my gauges over the winter i noticed these, but found they did not want to 'adjust' having been in the same position for 40 years !

 

steve

[Paul Harvey]

The expert suppliers can match senders to gauges as there are variations

[Guest ntc]

The expert suppliers can match senders to gauges as there are variations

Indeed, mess with them and you are in for a one way ticket.

[Steves_TR6]

Indeed, mess with them and you are in for a one way ticket.

yep, i left mine well alone !

[MikeF]

I was able to "calibrate" my fuel gauge easily enough by setting the float in various positions and tweaking/re-tweaking the gauge sliders. I didn't actually measure the amount of fuel, just used a marked up dipstick in tank. So now when its full it shows full, same when empty and then when half filled as measured by the dipstick, so pragmatically it's correct/useful.
In principal you probably could do the same with the temp gauge, just have to think of a way of imitating the correct signal.

 

Mike

Edited March 26, 2014 by MikeF

[Ade-TR4]

For the temp gauge try changing the sender. I had two that gave different readings at the same water temp. One made the car "run hot" the other spot on

Ade