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Capuano · 08-04-2018, 03:11 PM

My 1940 Ford flathead temperature gauge reads middle in winter and hot in summer. Engine does not overheat. Thermostats are 160 degree. Need way to measure engine block temperature more accurately???

corvette8n · 08-04-2018, 04:00 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/121-in...ter-63985.html

I have one of these, also available on Amazon

Capuano · 08-04-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

https://www.harborfreight.com/121-in...ter-63985.html

I have one of these, also available on Amazon

Thanks for the quick response and information. I read the other posts on where to measure to get a more accurate measurement of the water temperature which is probably the most important rather than the engine block

tubman · 08-04-2018, 06:18 PM

Those remote infrared temperatures sensors are great. I used mine to determine that the little ladies oven was off by about 40 degrees and now I'm a hero! (They're good on the car too!)

chap52 · 08-05-2018, 07:07 AM

Both a practical and a fun tool to have. My grandson get a hold of it once in awhile and takes the temps of everything, including the dog.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lase...ture+gun&psc=1

cajunfirehawk · 08-05-2018, 10:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chap52

Both a practical and a fun tool to have. My grandson get a hold of it once in awhile and takes the temps of everything, including the dog.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lase...ture+gun&psc=1

Have the exact same one, works fine.

Drbrown · 08-05-2018, 11:05 AM

Aside from your interest in temperatures at specific locations, you may want to adjust your OE dash gauges.

As you probably know, these OE dash gauges, especially the temp and gas gauge, at best show approximations. I added good quality aftermarket gauges, including a voltage gauge. Then when I re-wired the backside of the dash board, I disassembled the OE gauge assembly and re-calibrated each of the OE gauges to best show what the mechanical gauges displayed. The OE temp and gas gauges required the most adjustment.

51woodie · 08-05-2018, 01:49 PM

Do have any info to share on the calibration process? My 46 gauges are not very accurate.

08-04-2018, 03:11 PM	#1
Capuano Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 40	Flathead remote engine temp measurement My 1940 Ford flathead temperature gauge reads middle in winter and hot in summer. Engine does not overheat. Thermostats are 160 degree. Need way to measure engine block temperature more accurately???

08-04-2018, 04:00 PM	#2
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,963	Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement https://www.harborfreight.com/121-in...ter-63985.html I have one of these, also available on Amazon

08-04-2018, 06:18 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,392	Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement Those remote infrared temperatures sensors are great. I used mine to determine that the little ladies oven was off by about 40 degrees and now I'm a hero! (They're good on the car too!)

08-05-2018, 07:07 AM	#5
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,777	Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement Both a practical and a fun tool to have. My grandson get a hold of it once in awhile and takes the temps of everything, including the dog. https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lase...ture+gun&psc=1

08-05-2018, 11:05 AM	#7
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement Aside from your interest in temperatures at specific locations, you may want to adjust your OE dash gauges. As you probably know, these OE dash gauges, especially the temp and gas gauge, at best show approximations. I added good quality aftermarket gauges, including a voltage gauge. Then when I re-wired the backside of the dash board, I disassembled the OE gauge assembly and re-calibrated each of the OE gauges to best show what the mechanical gauges displayed. The OE temp and gas gauges required the most adjustment.

08-05-2018, 01:49 PM	#8
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 538	Re: Flathead remote engine temp measurement Do have any info to share on the calibration process? My 46 gauges are not very accurate.