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Temp Gauge Reading

07-09-2002, 10:17 AM

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JFitzgerald

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Temp Gauge Reading

Along the lines of the thermostat post going now, it got me thinking about my temp gauge. While towing about 12K on vacation last week in the 95* heat with the AC on, my gauge was reading higher than normal (no surprise). Normally, unloaded, it runs on or slightly above the first mark, which is about 1/3 of the scale. It was up to about half or a bit more on most of the hills. I don't think it was a problem, but would like to know where I'm at.

I'm not sure what is "too hot". The factory gauge is not marked with any color or anything indicating "too hot". Just the typical "dummy" C & H.

Does anyone have an aftermarket gauge so you know about what the stock one is telling you? Also, what temp is too hot for the Cummins?

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