Oil temp gauge issue

[Winterracing]

Hi, Alright so i replaced my oil temp gauge with an afco one.  The fitting didn't fit into any of the ports under the headers or on the front of the motor.  I ordered the fittings from 600 racing next and got them today... they don't fit.  I plan on putting a T in the oil line next.  I read that the gauge needs to be well grounded.  What does this mean and how would i do it?

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[Winterracing]

Just an update, i found an allen screw on the remote oil filter, took it out and screwed the probe in.  I just need to know how to connect the new probe to the wire.  Do i cut the old probe and just put a crimp connector on it and crew it on?

Thanks
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[justfreaky]

Just ground it to the chassis.

Steve

[Winterracing]

ok, so i just ground the wire to the chassis? How do i change the probe?  do i just cut the old one off and attach it to the new 600 racing one?

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[justfreaky]

I wasn't even aware that the probe didn't come with the tubing already attached. Wish I had an answer for you. Maybe Randy or Gimpster can answer that for you.
Sorry Dan! 

Steve

[Winterracing]

well it did come with a probe but its not the 600 racing one so it won't fit anywhere, I got the 600 probe and just don't know how to attach it.  The gauge said it was a mechanical one but theres not tube its just a braided wire and after a little research the probe that 600 sent was for an electrical gauge so i'm assuming 600 only sells electrical gauges.

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[justfreaky]

Wires do indicate an electrial gauge. You should be able to buy the appropriate mechanical gauge probe with the tubing attached. I don't think that you can cut the tube and replace just the probe. Don't know that for sure... But have never heard or seen anyone do it.

Steve

[VMS Motorsports]

Mechanical gauge will have the probe attached. Will also have wires for the light

[Winterracing]

Thanks for the info, i just hooked the old electrical gauge up to the new probe so i should be all set. 

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net