70 Challenger Temp Gauge queick question

[peterro]

Hi all,

70 Challenger that was originally a 318 with the standard C----H temp gauge. What is the temp range for the lines on the gauge? Just looking for the numbers to get an idea where I am.

Thanks.

[dodj]

I don't know the actual number. I run a195* tstat and the gauge runs at approximately 1/3 of full sweep. So i figure half way is around 200*? Maybe 210?

[303 Mopar]

If it helps, the temp gauge on my Charger has numbers on it with a mid range of 170-210 so halfway would be 190.  I would think calibration would be close on these gauges.

[Claudia]

Below are pictures that I took of the gauge cluster with measurements of oil pressure and temperatures from an IR gun:

First: 70 @ 150
Second: 60 @ 170
Third: 50 @ 180
Fourth: 40 @ 190
Fifth: 34 @ 200

[dodj]

Thanks for that post Claudia. I think I need to check/replace my t-stat. I'm running in the 170*-180* range....

[Slotts]

  N I C E! @Claudia

Thank you,

Jim

[RUNCHARGER]

Almost all of those factory gauges are different. A lot of mine have been in the middle with a 180 and just above the middle with a 195.

[peterro]

I put in a new 180 stat and now it sits about in the middle. From what I remember when I daily drove this car, it usually set near the lower end. I'm guessing it had a 165 in it then. Thanks for the info.