80LF Temp Gauge

boetie83 · Post by **boetie83** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:28 pm

I went to put in a new temp gauge yesterday on my 80LF. I ordered a Stewart-Warner 82381-36. That gauge is supposed to fit however the probe does not not seem to fit in the water jacket. Has anyone ever had this same problem?

bpmailman · Post by **bpmailman** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:49 am

did you buy the adapter kit? There is a seperate bag of brass fittings, you need one of those to complete the job.
mike

boetie83 · Post by **boetie83** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:22 am

Nope... did not buy an adapter kit. I will have to look into that. Thanks!

427cobra · Post by **427cobra** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:39 am

I was helping blake install the the temp gauge on his sled the other night.

I noticed probes diameter is larger than the stock probe. The fitting on the probe threads into the fitting on the water jacket no problem. The problem is the probe not being able to slide into the water jacket.

What exactly is included in the adapter kit?

Thanks,
Eric

boetie83 · Post by **boetie83** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:24 am

Took care of the problem. A 7/16" drill bit inside the water jacket did the trick! Everything fits nicely and looks good.