Would this fit?
Would this fit?
So my CRM came with an Acewell digital speedometer but it doesn't include a temperature gauge and I'd like to add one to keep an eye on the engine temp. This is the type of gauge that I'd like: http://www.pedparts.co.uk/product/1128/ ... ture-gauge To look something along the lines of this: http://www.ktm-lc4.net/forum/files/7_464.jpg
My question is would I be able to just attach the cable to the current temperature sensor or would I need to use the sensor provided (if it'll fit that is). Or can someone recommend a mini temp gauge that they have used?
Thanks.
My question is would I be able to just attach the cable to the current temperature sensor or would I need to use the sensor provided (if it'll fit that is). Or can someone recommend a mini temp gauge that they have used?
Thanks.
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knackeredMk1
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Re: Would this fit?
Probability is that the original temp sensor is not calibrated as the 'new' one. It is likely that the 'new' one would be a direct replacement but I can't tell you for sure.
Re: Would this fit?
Yeah that's what I was thinking, don't suppose anyone knows the size and pitch of the temp sensor?!
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knackeredMk1
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Re: Would this fit?
No. Have tried to find out before.
Re: Would this fit?
if thats all too hard there are other ways around it.Sanchez wrote:Yeah that's what I was thinking, don't suppose anyone knows the size and pitch of the temp sensor?!
just get a 19 or 20mm inline temp guage from trail tech. they are very affordable.
you can run them through either their 39 dollar mini guage, or a vapour tacho dash, or connect up to any other compatible gauge.
how they work is they are a peice of pipe with a male ends on it, so you cut a section of your coolant pipe out (between head and radiator) and install it. simple and done!
then just simply keep your old temp guage in place or plug the hole with a bolt if you can find the right pitch polt (or EPOXY if desperate)
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Re: Would this fit?
The subject of temperature gauges in an interesting one.
After many years of running off road 2 strokes without any gauges I would only stop the engine if it started steaming on me from the rad cap.
With a temperature gauge would you stop if it indicated hot but not steaming, how hot is too hot, how hot is normal.
After many years of running off road 2 strokes without any gauges I would only stop the engine if it started steaming on me from the rad cap.
With a temperature gauge would you stop if it indicated hot but not steaming, how hot is too hot, how hot is normal.
Re: Would this fit?
peak fuel efficiency is at 55 degrees
any lower and the fuel droplet atomisation rate decreases, = larger fuel droplets = more fuel to do the same job as you dont get a complete burn
peak power has been proven to keep on increase continually as the coolant temp is lowered, significant gains are achieved if you put your engine on the dyno and run 20 degrees tap water through the motor (a few hp) and noticable gains would be recorded if you ran the motor at 50 degrees (a couple hp)
However, for the sake of a real example it would be advised that if your engine is designed to run at 70 degrees (as I beleive the CRM is), you will gain fuel efficiency and power by installing a 50 degree thermostat without any risk of damage.
Going lower than 50 degrees celcius I cannot comment but several GP and Kart R&D specialists have done this many times with success without any 'cold siezures'.
any lower and the fuel droplet atomisation rate decreases, = larger fuel droplets = more fuel to do the same job as you dont get a complete burn
peak power has been proven to keep on increase continually as the coolant temp is lowered, significant gains are achieved if you put your engine on the dyno and run 20 degrees tap water through the motor (a few hp) and noticable gains would be recorded if you ran the motor at 50 degrees (a couple hp)
However, for the sake of a real example it would be advised that if your engine is designed to run at 70 degrees (as I beleive the CRM is), you will gain fuel efficiency and power by installing a 50 degree thermostat without any risk of damage.
Going lower than 50 degrees celcius I cannot comment but several GP and Kart R&D specialists have done this many times with success without any 'cold siezures'.