Back at it. I installed the solid state 5 volt limiter, running a dedicated ground to the 5v limiter, Still no temp. The RTE limiter is great and they sent along a resistor to verify the accuracy of the gauge. When I use the resistor inline on the temp sending unit lead, it reads full HOT, Not pegged max like when I do the direct ground method so gauge and wiring are working properly. I'm going to try sending unit #3 just in case Classic Industries sold me 2 bad units. Since I am not running the stock manifold, I'm going look for a longer length to see if perhaps the manifold design is not clearing air from the system. I'm out of ideas and ready to run it without the gauge reading until i can get this thing to an exorcist.