Topic: installing an auto meter temp gauge.... should i use???

[SQUIRREL MONSTER]

truck info - 87 4Runner 22RE

should i use the stock sending unit or get another auto meter temp sending unit?? i dont have the auto meter sending unit that usually comes with the gauges. i have heard that the stock ones on the trucks work just as well tho im not sure. im wondering if it will read wrong on the gauge? or should i just go buy a new auto meter temp sender and not screw with it? thanks.

[KYOTA]

Hi me again
 I also have an Auto-Meter temp gauge in my 83 and wired it to the Toyota su

[4XFlyin]

In order for your autometer to read correctly you need to also use the autometer sender.

Here is a picture of my Autometers in my 82

[KYOTA]

Huh, thats odd I didnt and the gauge consistantly reads 190 with a 190 thermostat

[4XFlyin]

I have no doubt that an Autometer guage will read with a Toyota sender. It may be fairly accurate as Kyota points out. I for the sake of wanting to be sure would recommend a matching sender.

[SQUIRREL MONSTER [OP]]

yea, ive heard both ends that it works but at the same time for safety' sake to place a AM one in. guess ill bite the 5 dollar bullet and buy one just to make sure and change the rad fluid while im there. thanks for the help guys

4x flyin- thats a really nice clean gauge setup you got there! i think you just gave me a great idea to make the same space for mine too.

[SQUIRREL MONSTER [OP]]

by the way, anyone know the adapter size i need to go from the auto meter temp sender unit to the stock toyota temp sender port???

[cheap sunglasses]

3/8" pipe thread is supposed to "work well". It's not the intended thread (not metric) but close enough.

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=10729.0

[sbc1875]

you can buy pipe thread adapters at your local parts store.  that is what i did