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| Ishley |
 Jun 3 2026, 10:14 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 4-October 21 From: Clarendon Hills Il Member No.: 25,957 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I've decided to add a head temp gauge to my '72 with a 2056 engine. I have several questions.
What is the right length wire to get? I see 18' on some sites... but that seems way too long. Anyone have experience? Maybe 14" is right. I'm planning to installed in in my console. Can I add a thermo coupler/connector in the engine bay to make it easier to deal with if I drop the engine? K type with a Male/female connector. I plan to push the wire thru the rubber gooseneck at the fire wall and route the wires down the inside along with all wires. I've done plenty of wire routing... and I hope this is the last time I'll do this. I'm planning to drill a hole in my tin near the #3 plug... and add a rubber grommet for a clean installation. Any other considerations before I place an order? |
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| emerygt350 |
Jun 3 2026, 12:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,618 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Did the same as flaca. Easy when dropping the engine because of the bit he mentioned.
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Posts in this topic
Ishley Head Temp gauge and wiring Jun 3 2026, 10:14 AM
FlacaProductions Hey Ed - I have the Dakota unit.
I have the 18 ft.... Jun 3 2026, 11:53 AM
Ishley I’m not loving the connection between the engine... Jun 3 2026, 01:06 PM emerygt350
I’m not loving the connection between the engin... Jun 3 2026, 01:16 PM |
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