left and right bank temperature gauge

[David Anderson]

I've always wanted a gauge to show the temps on the street side bank in my Eagle.  I didn't really want a second gauge on the dash, so I'm installing a left/right toggle switch wired to individual senders on the left/right bank.  I'm waiting on the sender from NAPA.  I installed all the wiring today, so just screwing it into the block adjacent the overtemp sender near the street side t-stat is in order. 

I've read on the forum that a few of you guys have done this, so I'm not inventing anything new.  It's just something I've always wanted and finally took time to do it.

David

[JackConrad]

David,
   Here is a tip to help prevent coolant loss and not have to drain the system to install the sender. Temporarily connect a shop vac to the radiator fill. This will create a vacum and help keep the coolant from coming out while you quickly remove the plug and install the sender.
   I have noticed, and been told by several others that have dual gauges, that the passenger side will usually be a few degees hotter. The only reason I can come up with is because the water pump is on the left side so the left side gets the water first. JMHO.  Jack

[luvrbus]

David, I don't think you will be happy with the 1 gauge setup things can happen so fast on either side of the 92 series you really need to monitor both sides at one time.
On your Eagle the drivers side will run a little warmer because that is where the oil coolers and the radiator is located and water goes through the coolers first .
Jack is right on my MCI the passengers side would be about 5 degrees warmer my guess was because of pushing the water up hill on the MCI.
The best investment you can make for that engine is a pyrometer   



good luck