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I got an 81 SA 200. I need to add a WATER TEMP GAUGE. Does it install at the water pump. i noticed i have an allen screw on the top of the water pump and was wondering if i can pull it out and drop in the temp probe there. TELL ME WHAT Y'ALL THINK.
Reply:I have seen them installed in the head. If you look at your oil filter, you will see an allen screw to the right of the filter on the head. I've been told they are very hard to get out. Hope this helps.
Reply:Originally Posted by cajun welderI have seen them installed in the head. If you look at your oil filter, you will see an allen screw to the right of the filter on the head. I've been told they are very hard to get out. Hope this helps.
Reply:You DO NOT want to situate it in the water pump.Cylinder head is the normal place to put a coolant temperature probe or sensor.   Near to where the thermostat housing and top radiator hose connect to the head is the ideal place to feel the coolant temperature.
Reply:should i go with the Murphy or do y'all recommend something else
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerweldYou DO NOT want to situate it in the water pump.Cylinder head is the normal place to put a coolant temperature probe or sensor.   Near to where the thermostat housing and top radiator hose connect to the head is the ideal place to feel the coolant temperature.
Reply:can anyone please post photos of the proper way to install the thermostat. i think the guy i bought the mochine from installed it backwards. can't find this info anywhere
Reply:Here is where I put it on a 1948. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by Texas"T"can anyone please post photos of the proper way to install the thermostat. i think the guy i bought the mochine from installed it backwards. can't find this info anywhere
Reply:Duane shows the correct way to install the thermostat in this thread.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=83131Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.                                         -Cree Indian ProverbSA 200 LincolnVictor Torches
Reply:Originally Posted by Texas"T"can anyone please post photos of the proper way to install the thermostat. i think the guy i bought the mochine from installed it backwards. can't find this info anywhere
Reply:Oops.  Didn't see that you already posted that thread gizzardgutz.   I was looking for the link to the better Continental manual that shows the proper installation of the t-stat and retainer ring but couldn't find it. However, I did post a .doc file of the image from the "good" manual in the T-Stat thread. Last edited by duaneb55; 05-19-2013 at 01:28 AM.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!