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| mittelmotor |
 Sep 25 2012, 12:40 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-May 12 From: SoCal Member No.: 14,464 Region Association: None  |
Hi guys,
I have an LS1 V-8 conversion, and I'm using the console oil temp. gauge for coolant temp. instead. My problem is that when it's running at normal temperatures, the needle is at about 9/10ths, just short of the red region on the gauge face. I'd like it to be at about 2/3rds. Is it as simple as putting a resistor between the sensor and gauge, and how would I figure out the value of such a resistor? An adjustable pot? Thanks!! |
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| 3d914 |
Sep 25 2012, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've been thinking about something similar for my V6 build. If I understand it correctly - if you can get the range of values for the stock gauge, whether its voltage or impedence, and corresponding temps you should be able to map it to the new desired values. From there you can derive a shift in volt/impedence and calulate the resistor.
That's the theory anyway. I'm still collecting sensor data for mine. |
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mittelmotor Changing gauge readout Sep 25 2012, 12:40 PM
Nine_14 Remove your coolant sensor and put him into boilin... Sep 25 2012, 01:32 PM 904svo The best way is to use the sending unit that match... Sep 25 2012, 02:58 PM
speed metal army
The best way is to use the sending unit that matc... Sep 28 2012, 11:06 PM mittelmotor
[quote name='904svo' post='1744196' date='Sep 25 ... Sep 28 2012, 11:56 PM mittelmotor Thanks, guys. I'll get a pot from the electron... Sep 25 2012, 06:10 PM kg6dxn Send the gauge to Hollywood Speedometer and give t... Sep 25 2012, 07:52 PM |
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