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> Dipstick Temp Gauge, Where to find one
PanelBilly
post Oct 29 2018, 12:29 PM
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I recall reading about a dipstick that reads the temperature. I have a new gauge in the car and it would like to know what I'm actually running. If you have one I can borrow, that would be even better

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post Oct 29 2018, 12:40 PM
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http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/

I seem to recall when I got mine in 2014 it was the last run and he was only making them for 912s and 356s. But someone organized a group buy for 20...


Edit: maybe someone can organize that again? I'd buy another one for the race car.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=241854
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post Oct 29 2018, 12:52 PM
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I was hoping 914Rubber might make these again; the demand seems good.
A 1 1/2” gauge face would make it easier to read

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post Oct 29 2018, 12:54 PM
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post Oct 29 2018, 12:55 PM
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post Oct 29 2018, 01:09 PM
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This is for my 3.0 so I need something that will go in the tank.
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post Oct 29 2018, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Oct 29 2018, 03:09 PM) *

This is for my 3.0 so I need something that will go in the tank.

Then you'll have to customize something; the ones we're talking about replace the 914 4-banger's dipstick with a gauge on top.

I seem to recall that Harleys have a lot of aftermarket options for oil tank caps that replace the basic cap with an oil temperature gauge and probe, maybe something like that will work.

Or, remove the tank and have someone weld in a bung for an analog gauge.
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post Oct 29 2018, 01:43 PM
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I don't think the temp of the oil in the tank would be very useful data.

Since you already have what appears to be a temp gauge installed I will assume it's working but you are looking to get an idea oh what temp in relation to position on gauge.

A easier solution is to buy an IR thermometer and go for a drive, when the gauge shows half way, pull over use the laser pointer on the sump and record a temp. do that for the known needle sweep of your gauge and you now know what temp your car is running.

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post Oct 29 2018, 04:08 PM
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I think that VDO still makes one


QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Oct 29 2018, 11:29 AM) *

I recall reading about a dipstick that reads the temperature. I have a new gauge in the car and it would like to know what I'm actually running. If you have one I can borrow, that would be even better

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post Oct 29 2018, 04:48 PM
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For a -6 the tank could be modified for a temp sensor but a dipstick gauge won't make the turn a 6 dipstick does..
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post Oct 29 2018, 06:05 PM
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I would absolutely buy one. I looked for this about a year ago.....Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Oct 29 2018, 06:45 PM
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Here's an angle to try....food temperature probe that you can dip down into the oil tank....might be able to straighten it out and snake it down the dipstick tube on a T4 also...
With Amazon Prime it's $18 and you get it in two days...

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-TP-16-Ther...mperature+probe
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post Oct 29 2018, 07:38 PM
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I have a dipstick one from the last run.
As much as like the idea, the gauge lost it's calibration pretty quickly (way off) so now I have just a pretty dipstick that tells me that my cold engine is at 375F.
I have no idea how to recalibrate it. I think I only need to rotate the dial but don't know how. If someone knows how, please share.
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post Oct 29 2018, 08:50 PM
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@panelbilly
I have a dipstick one from the last run.
As much as like the idea, the gauge lost it's calibration pretty quickly (way off) so now I have just a pretty dipstick that tells me that my cold engine is at 375F.
I have no idea how to recalibrate it. I think I only need to rotate the dial but don't know how. If someone knows how, please share.


Usually the back of the gauge has a formed hex nut as part of the housing. Put a wrench on it and then with your other hand turn the temp gauge bezel/glass. Not sure what to use as a calibration medium but boiling water at 212 deg. F comes to mind. Not sure what the gauge face reads so not sure boiling water would work.
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post Oct 29 2018, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(Rob-O @ Oct 29 2018, 07:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Valy @ Oct 29 2018, 05:38 PM) *

@panelbilly
I have a dipstick one from the last run.
As much as like the idea, the gauge lost it's calibration pretty quickly (way off) so now I have just a pretty dipstick that tells me that my cold engine is at 375F.
I have no idea how to recalibrate it. I think I only need to rotate the dial but don't know how. If someone knows how, please share.


Usually the back of the gauge has a formed hex nut as part of the housing. Put a wrench on it and then with your other hand turn the temp gauge bezel/glass. Not sure what to use as a calibration medium but boiling water at 212 deg. F comes to mind. Not sure what the gauge face reads so not sure boiling water would work.

Thanks. I think that did the trick. Not sure how it happened so the credibility of the measurements will always be questionable though.
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post Oct 30 2018, 05:33 AM
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Could happen a few ways. But probably most common would be a twisting motion of the dipstick face while pulling the dipstick.

These are neat features to have but I agree that they’re highly susceptible to being waaayyyy wrong.
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post Oct 30 2018, 06:17 AM
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QUOTE(Rob-O @ Oct 29 2018, 10:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Valy @ Oct 29 2018, 05:38 PM) *

@panelbilly
I have a dipstick one from the last run.
As much as like the idea, the gauge lost it's calibration pretty quickly (way off) so now I have just a pretty dipstick that tells me that my cold engine is at 375F.
I have no idea how to recalibrate it. I think I only need to rotate the dial but don't know how. If someone knows how, please share.


Usually the back of the gauge has a formed hex nut as part of the housing. Put a wrench on it and then with your other hand turn the temp gauge bezel/glass. Not sure what to use as a calibration medium but boiling water at 212 deg. F comes to mind. Not sure what the gauge face reads so not sure boiling water would work.

Before digital we used to use ice water (with ice in it) for 32F or steam (boil water and have thermometer set up in the steam not water) for 212F at sea level to calibrate our thermometers. Yes a twisting motion could change the setting so get used to pulling straight up.
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post Oct 30 2018, 07:21 AM
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Mainely was bought by Precision Matters.

They still show the item for sale on their website:

https://precisionmatters.biz/type-4-dipstick-thermometer.php

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post Oct 30 2018, 09:31 AM
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If you can get one of the Mainely units get one. I have found it very useful.

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post Oct 30 2018, 11:34 AM
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Ditto. It originally allowed me to verify my oil temps in the center console gauge, then "calibrate" points on the combo gauge when I removed the console.
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