Hi

 

i have replaced a Oil Temp Gauge with a different model, is it okay to use the existing send wire on the new gauge? (i've already done it, just want to check its okay)

 

Also, i see some gauges are "stepper motor variety" , are there other types?

 

Cheers

 

Rich

if the range is the same then you can change the gauge using the same sender..if the range , as in o to 120 degrees is diferent i.e the new gauge shows 0 to 140 degrees then you will probably need a new sensor to match the range of the gauge.

 

:)

okay thanks Maz,

 

Another question relevant to this is where would be the best place to put the oil temp sender, i read somewhere you put a ring somewhere with the senders tapped hole somewhere.

 

Thanks

 

Ric

 

PS just found something that says it is usually a sandwich plate between the body and the oil filter? is thi sa common place?

Edited October 1, 200916 yr by Rev1Richie
added ps

if the range is the same then you can change the gauge using the same sender..if the range , as in o to 120 degrees is diferent i.e the new gauge shows 0 to 140 degrees then you will probably need a new sensor to match the range of the gauge.

 

:)

 

It's nothing to do with the range of the gauge - it's the resistance of the sender which makes the difference...

"it's the resistance of the sender which makes the difference..." agreed, but the temp range is always stated with the sender as opposed to the "resistance" ..so if you buy a 0 to 140 gauge you need a 0 to 140 temp range sender...or not ?

are you talking about a sandwich plate between the oilfilter Ritchie ? that could be the "ring " you´re refering to..if so..get a decent one, not a cheap ebay thing

 

:)