bansheewizard Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 i was gonna go buy a water temperture gauge at advance auto parts and put it on my banshee so i know the temp of it at all time does neone know how to install it THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 Temp Gauge setupThis is probably the best description I can give or find...Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRMit Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 Temp Gauge setupThis is probably the best description I can give or find...Hope it helps! I have that setup and it works really well. Now if I can just keep my temps below 200 degrees in the woods. I think he's referring to an auto gauge though. I'm not exactly sure how to rig that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 I have that same setup too and love it...I used brass T's instead of plastic ones. (had a bad experience with the plastic ) I have no clue on the auto setup, this one would be cheaper anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheewizard Posted April 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 do yeall have a pic of your set up with th gauga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 It looks JUST like the one in the link I posted. I suppose, if you really wanna see mine in particular, I can take a pic of it after work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRMit Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 This is hard to explain but I'll try anyway... I basically used the brass T in a way to where the gauge is spliced in. Basically so it doesn't impede the flow. The way it's setup in that guide, it's going to slow the water flow because once the water hits the T it has to cut a right angle. If you keep the water flowing straight and use the bottom of the T for the gauge, everything should work better... theoretically. Sorry if that explanation didn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheelover Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hey check these out, for 40$ you cant go wrong... Heat Seeker im lookin into it right now too, just email them for any more info.. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I think this looks the the best way to go. http://www.jtatv.com/mechanical%20gauge.htm the whole turkey temp gauge looks cheap to me. If your going to put alot of money into your shee then I think its worth a good gauge. Thats my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRMit Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I think this looks the the best way to go. http://www.jtatv.com/mechanical%20gauge.htmthe whole turkey temp gauge looks cheap to me. If your going to put alot of money into your shee then I think its worth a good gauge. Thats my 2 cents That looks pretty good. I don't like the way it only shows temps of 100 and up. Who is going to hit 280 degrees?? I can't think of a good place to mount it off the top of my head either (unless maybe in your gas tank, but that would require a lot of cutting and sealing). All in all good looking product though. Any ideas on the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 it is only $80 bucks. The gauge itself is only 2" and I like it mounted here http://www.jtatv.com/images/Yamaha%20Banshee.jpg It starts at 100 but operating temp is Around 180 for mine and runs 20-210 in the woods. But that all depends on your setup. I just can't see putting thousands into an atv and cutting corners on a gauge that could save a engine or help let you know when to stop to cool off You would pay 100 plus for a helmet, A gauge is saftey equipment for your shee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTBIKEZ Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 The J&T provides a much nicer setup but the improperly sized gauge is a turnoff. The HeatSeaker is better suited for the banshee IMO and with a nicer pricetag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRMit Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 That is pretty overpriced for a temp gauge. It looks nice and is going to be more accurate reading from the line it uses, but that's too much $. Besaides, a gauge is a gauge. As long as it accurately reads what it's supposed to, it's done its job. A meat thermometer might appear "cheap", but it does the same thing. I hardly see paying $80 for something that I can get for $5. $75 can buy a new set of goggles and gloves easily. That is the prime spot for the gauge though. I'm not dissing the product, it just doesn't make sense for someone with my budget. On the other hand, if you have sunk thousands into aftermarket parts the gauge would make a nice finishing touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTMAN350 Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Try This I bought a 1.5 in mech water temp gauge. I drilled a 1.5 in hole in the small flat spot between the fender and side panel. Just have to come up with a way to pipe it in. You can get a Auto meter 1.5 in gauge at NAPA. Price for the gauge was $30.00. I had to spcial order mine from NAPA. Also i sealed off the light with a rubber vaccum cap and some silicone. Don't have pics yet of install but will have soon. The only downfall of a Automotive style gauge is the probe for the gauge is like 6ft long. Hard to hide that much cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock_fuzzy_69 Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 my idea was to use an automotive style guage and for the tee turbocharged 4 cyl ford cars have this special tee fitting on the heater core hose it tees for the water temp sending unit so it has a barb on both ends and it tees to a pipe thread for the sender found on as far as i know all turbocoupes mustang SVO's and merkur XR4 TI's common fair in the junkyard i am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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