mechanical temp gauge location

Being the contrarian that I am, mine is in the top radiator hose. Most folks don’t like that because you lose the ability to sense temperature if you lose water or your thermostat doesn’t open. It was that way when I got the car so I just left it as it was.

I have my stock gauge working still, so I don’t worry about it.

The interesting thing about having it in the top hose is you can see the thermostat opening and closing.

I would be interested to see your setup. I want to have my dash gauge work but in my attempt for a "70s" theme hot rod I kind of feel the gauge pod under the ashtray area is kind of a nod. Ill be running those stewart warner 'greenline' jobbies, Ill also put my air/fuel ratio gauge in there.