Auto meter temp gage

[88mudder]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3432/

just installed that gage into my truck, but the needle wont move. Do these gages have to be bled?

 

[superds]

There is a vent screw on top of guage that needs to be opened to allow it to self adjust. Did you try that?

The only other thing that I could think of is that there might be a sharp bend in the tube.

 

[88mudder]

There is a vent screw on top of guage that needs to be opened to allow it to self adjust. Did you try that?

The only other thing that I could think of is that there might be a sharp bend in the tube.

i looked and there is no vent screw on the guage..

 

[superds]

Oops...sorry about that. I guess the screw is for liquid filled gauges only. Here's the manual from their website: http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1115A.pdf

It doesn't mention anything about needing to be bled. If it's hooked up correctly and it doesn't have any kinks in the tube I'm not sure what could be wrong with it, I don't have very much experience with mechanical gauges, my aftermarket temp gauge is electric.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

could be a bad gauge.
Never had a problem with them.

 

[88mudder]

the needle only moves 5 degrees once the engine is shut off. Once i start it back up the needle goes back down.

 

[strvger]

i'd give Summit a call and see if they can help troubleshoot your problem.

 

[Scotty J.]

If after completely reading these instructions you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your instrument(s), please contact Auto Meter Technical Service at 815-899-0801.

 

[88mudder]

thx

 

[88_Eddie]

where'd you mount it? pics?

 

[88mudder]

where'd you mount it? pics?

i mounted the temp probe right behind the distributor on the intake manifold. The temp probe was too long so i had to use a spacer. There's another spot in the very back of the manifold, should i try mounting it there?

 

[88mudder]

where should the temp probe be mounted? Its a 302 v8 with factory 4bbl manifold.

 

[88mudder]

i drove the truck yesterday for about 20 mins and i shut the engine off then came back outside ten mins later and the needle moved to 140 degrees..why wont it move when im driving?

 

[88mudder]

guage is working now..

 

[strvger]

what was the fix?