temperature not registering on temp gauge

garycinn

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worked at the end of last season and isn't moving off of stop on low end. When I removed the thermostat to fill with AF in the fall I couldn't find a gasket so I "cut my own" out of felpro gasket material. <br /><br />Am I not getting a good ground? I think I remember something special about the gasket with a ground device.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />2001 4.3L 210HP V6 TBI Alpha I Gen II
 

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Re: temperature not registering on temp gauge

Makes Perfect Sense to Me................
 

garycinn

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Re: temperature not registering on temp gauge

Thanks, Bondo. Just a follow-up. Got the right Merc gasket for $2.20 and the temp sensor / gauge is now working. Amazing what the right part can do ;) <br /><br />While I had it apart I tested the thermostat to check that it opened at 160F. Right on the money.<br /><br />I bought a pack of 5 gaskets so I don't have to chase one down every year.<br /><br />Hitting the lake this afternoon.
 
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