Oem Temp Guage

Hello
I was wondering where everyone temp guage runs in the summer prefrably az. I know the stock guage probly isnt all that good but just looking for a range.

im going to get an after market one but havent yet due to some other issues.

thanks

 

I’m interested in this as well.

My gauge fluctuates between 140 (when driving) and 180 (when idling). Stewart Warner gauge on a 198 v6. I think the issue is that the location of the temp pickup is right in front of the fan. So it reads cooler than the rest of the motor when the fan is spinning fast.

 

mine stays right here, even at 85*F all stock 225 v6.

 

I have 2 CJ5s both with V6s.....one with a shroud one without. In the hot AZ summer both run at 180 ish....except on the one without the shroud if idling at a traffic light the temp will climb to 200....205. Once I start moving the temp goes back down to 180. Both have mechanical gauges. I always figured without the shroud the fan is pushing the same air back and forth thru the Rad.

The one without the shroud has a 180 thermostat....the one with has a 160. I believe 180 is the OE temp

Richard

 

Thats about where mine sits been a lil past half way in traffic.then back down when driving. And thats in phoenix. I need to get a fan shroud. Maybe a trip to willys works is in my future.

 

Thanks,
I was looking to see where the temp guage runs.
Thanks. I only hve a f134 sadly.

 

F134 No shroud yet not sure on t-stat. Dosent seem hot just hoping middle or a lil past isnt super hot.