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kxraptor
11-10-2013, 08:03 AM
I would like to install a mechanical temp gauge on my 4.0 XJ.Where or how to plug it into cooling system??
Brasscatz
11-10-2013, 12:53 PM
I've heard of people making a "T" fitting in one of the heater hoses. That may work for you.
bigjim350
11-10-2013, 01:01 PM
Youll have to get an adpater for a heater hose or radiator hose. None of the places on the block are big enough or deep enough for the probe on a mechanical temp guage. Something like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-2283?seid=srese1&gclid=CJ6cr_Dz2roCFfFj7AodODQAyw
nickyg
11-10-2013, 01:42 PM
I'm curious as to why you want to install a mechanical temp gauge. I'm a noob and a blundering idiot and just wondering.
bigjim350
11-10-2013, 02:28 PM
I'm curious as to why you want to install a mechanical temp gauge. I'm a noob and a blundering idiot and just wondering.

I know why I did. Personally I trust the accuracy of a good quality mechanical temp gauge than I do the stock electrical gauge. Same with oil pressure.
kxraptor
11-10-2013, 05:15 PM
I live in a fairly warm climate ,NM,and I would like to monitor how warm the engine is getting.The lil light coming on and telling me I'm ready to melt a piston while 40 mi . out in the desert isn't appealing,,lolol.
kxraptor
11-10-2013, 05:17 PM
Thanx for the tip about teeing the heater hose,,,that'll most likely be my course of action.
XJ Wheeler
11-10-2013, 10:14 PM
From the sound of it you just have the "idiot lights" style gauge cluster. In case you didn't know it you can't swap the cluster for the full gauge style cluster. Its not hard and only requires you to also change the temp and oil pressure sending units.

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