i want to get a temp guage but i dont know which to get
2006-09-24 11:50:28 · 6 answers · asked by alex v 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Electrical. They never wear out nor do they require adjusting.
2006-09-24 11:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by RANDLE W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends more on how much work you want to go to, "space" allocations both in engine compartmens, and dash area, reliability, and accuracy requirements!
Personally I am "old school" I want a system that is easy to read, and reliable, -total accuracy isn't all that important (as once you know the range the engine operates, - you just watch to see that it continues to run there). If readings change a lot, then you know someting is not right, - and check it out! I use mechanical gauges whenever possible, because I don't have to worry about electrical connections, shorts, "stretched wires (breaks) and the likes". Once it is installed, and properly routed, and properly protected (as with covering in high chafe areas), - I no longer have to worry about it, - it won't cut in and out or malfunction periodically "for no reason at all"! So basically it works, --or it doesn't work! If it doesn't work, - you find out why and take care of it!!
By the way, the origional gauges for the oil pressure (an added option) and the ampmeter in my 1922 ford still works prefectly yet! The gas gauge does too (but it is a calibrated stick) it insets through the filler hole to check level!
2006-09-24 19:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are installing a new guage the mechanical is the best. electrical will work...but the mechanical give you an accurate and real reading....that's why mechanics use mechanical guages...accurate and true.
2006-09-24 19:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mechanical guages are by far the best.
2006-09-24 19:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by James Dodge Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are serious about the accuracy of their gauges usually use electric. For example, Great Racers have long ago sold their Jones type adjustable mechanical speedometers for Timewise electrics.
2006-09-24 19:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by InjunRAIV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mechanical gauges have too many moving parts than can bend sag or wear out.
go with the electric. its probably more accurate and reliable as well, since the info on mechanical devices varies according to the perception of the user.
electric devices display their findings not the users interpretation of findings.
2006-09-24 18:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by normal_cody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋