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EMPIFLAKE
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 Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: VW cylinder head temp gauge - any info? |
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Hello I just recently got a gauge thats vintage I would say around mid 60s. I have an issue of volkswagen owners guige 1964 and its their in a little generic add.
I havent figured out how to post pics yet. Anyway it says vw cyl head temp if your interested in seeing it you can at ebay item #200298030277.
Please any info or make or is it rare? would be awsome I know its made in usa I took it apart to restore it and it came out great.
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EMPIFLAKE
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Richard Roth
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It's a RADATRON
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EMPIFLAKE
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| Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:04 pm Post subject: radatron head temp |
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Thanks Rich
Do you know its year I think around 64 also is it rare or its worth anything of value? 
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green61bug
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that is pretty bad ass... I'd like to have one.
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EMPIFLAKE
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:02 am Post subject: |
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Hello
Does anyone know what kinda sensor would be used to hook this gauge up? And where the sensor would hook up at the head!
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xilly
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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I'll say in the 70's for your gauge
There is a great EMPI one also that is rare
I had one few years ago and i sell it for 175$ 
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EMPIFLAKE
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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I have that one with the sender! Heres mine in my 62!
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xilly
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lucky one
I have the VW one, not installed, but I only love the empi gauge
What kind of sender you are using? |
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Harris
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject: VW Cylinder Head Temp Gauge |
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While you are on the subject what is the normal cylinder head temperature? When is it too high and how would you tell without a gauge?
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VDO currently do a CHT gauge and senders are available new for those. They have a similar range and may well work with your gauge (well, it mightn't be entirely accurate but then it doesn't need to be accurate if it's functional - if it signals a deviation from 'normal' then it's doing its job). The sender is a simple thermocouple which replaces the seal on the sparkplug where it takes its reading from. Change in temperature generates a proportional current which operates the gauge, no external power is required (but for illumination if necessary). I know the VDO gauges and senders are available from nhspeedometer.com.
Here's a pic of some gauges I have in my car, you can see the CHT sender.
Under normal loads, the needle on my gauge sits at about 250.
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xilly
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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| If I remember correctly, it should be installed on cylinder 3 |
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EMPIFLAKE
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| xilly wrote: | | If I remember correctly, it should be installed on cylinder 3 |
Thats correct!! |
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Richard Roth
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Getting back to the original post.
The Radatron gauge was pretty special.
It cam with a rotary switch and four senders !
You could dial the switch and get seperate readings for all four cylinders.
I have an nos in the box one and will post some pictures when I dig it out.
P.S. I also have an EMPI cylinder head temp. gauge in my 66 GTV.
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1957 Cable brake standard model
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xilly
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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but you forget the carpet Richard
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EMPIFLAKE
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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P.S. I also have an EMPI cylinder head temp. gauge in my 66 GTV.
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xilly
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Damn it I miss an empi cylinde head temp..
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EMPIFLAKE
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| xilly wrote: | Damn it I miss an empi cylinde head temp..
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Dont worry bro all it takes is time ! and have the check book open at the time But ya its a cool gauge I scored mine about 2 years ago! It was funny I wasent really lookin for one and my buddy Al says you need a empi cyl head temp gauge in that car! Kinda got me thinken went home that day went to ebay and I couldent believe one was there  Bam 2 bones later and it was mine . Now all I want left is Richard's empi 8 track and Im done !!
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xilly
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You are missing the "corners" protection
(I'm trying not to be jealous of your beetle )
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hi I scored one of these gauges at a garage sale and was wondering if mine is busted the needle is on the 500 side and if the OP got his working.
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