Water inlet for temp gauge

[Rainmaker Ron]

Originally Posted by RTC1930

I know the water outlet neck is the best place for the temp gauge but does any one run one of these threaded water inlets to hook up the temp gauge? I feel routing the tube from this would look a lot cleaner then routing it from the front. I just need to account for the delta between upper and lower temps while reading the gauge. Does anyone else do this? Am I missing something?

Thanks,
Bob NJ

I put mine in the lower water tube by brazing in a fitting. No way do I want to see that ugly thermocoupler "strung" around my engine compartment! Delta is about 20 degrees and you will soon adjust to what is "normal" for your car.
Rainmaker Ron