Scotty Dive
Veteran Member
I am still gathering the parts to add gauges to my 2020D. I want to add a temp gauge while keeping the stock temp warning light.
The idea was to cut into the top radiator hose and install an adaptor that will allow the temp probe but I cannot find one that will work. Like this: Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor
So I was thinking of making my own...do you think using regular steel tubing would hold up and not rust? I was thinking of getting a 2-3 inch length of 1 1/4 OD pipe. Cut a hole on the side and weld a 5/8 nut that will allow me to bolt the temp probe on to it and in the water flow. I can then use hose clamps to hold it in place. I thought I could also run a bead around the cut ends of the pipe and then grind it smooth to mimic the flared ends usually found on the ends of radiator pipe.
Thoughts?
The idea was to cut into the top radiator hose and install an adaptor that will allow the temp probe but I cannot find one that will work. Like this: Radiator hose adaptor-Prosport Gauges Upper radiator hose adaptor
So I was thinking of making my own...do you think using regular steel tubing would hold up and not rust? I was thinking of getting a 2-3 inch length of 1 1/4 OD pipe. Cut a hole on the side and weld a 5/8 nut that will allow me to bolt the temp probe on to it and in the water flow. I can then use hose clamps to hold it in place. I thought I could also run a bead around the cut ends of the pipe and then grind it smooth to mimic the flared ends usually found on the ends of radiator pipe.
Thoughts?