Koso slim water temp gauge install

[jcardona1]

That's perfect, thanks Mattnatti!!

I'm assuming the 40mm water sender attachment is the same for the 3FE and the 1FZ? Also, is there a final verdict on what thread size you get with the Amazon Koso gauge? They don't specify anything. And Koso's website shows several different temp sensors....

http://www.koso.com.tw/products-detail.php?id=520&lang=en

 

[Mattnatti]

I didn't even go that far, took the top off, quick markings, cut and reinstalled. I did slide the clamp down, tightened a bit and used for a "straight cut/edge".

Well since I have such advanced skills: .......hahaha...I was starting with a brand new hose that wasn't attached in the first place.

 

[Mattnatti]

That's perfect, thanks Mattnatti!!

I'm assuming the 40mm water sender attachment is the same for the 3FE and the 1FZ? Also, is there a final verdict on what thread size you get with the Amazon Koso gauge? They don't specify anything. And Koso's website shows several different temp sensors....

http://www.koso.com.tw/products-detail.php?id=520&lang=en

I am not certain about the difference of the 3FE and the 1FZ. I bought my koso from eBay as well as the adaptor. Honestly never once thought about thread size. I just used what they sent.

Someone will chime in soon with the correct info.

 

[half k cruiser]

If you order the model number listed on the last page you will get 1/8th NPT threaded sender. If you want to save yourself some money and have a tap set you can go right into the hard pipe of the upper waterway.

 

[Mattnatti]

Here is the gauge I ordered and from the exact vendor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KOSO-SUPER-...ies&hash=item5ae90b2028&vxp=mtr#ht_2381wt_807

 

[DSRTRDR]

If you order the model number listed on the last page you will get 1/8th NPT threaded sender.

well, I did - and it's NOT 1/8 NPT

came directly from the Powersports Superstore (via Amazon)

 

[jcardona1]

Well that blows lol. All the sender attachments sold by Glowshift are for 1/8" NPT

 

[Mattnatti]

Here is a link to the adaptor I bought from eBay. And from the exact vendor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISHIMOTO-S...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f12cd4657

Both products were as described and work without any issues.

 

[retrofive]

Here is a link to the adaptor I bought from eBay. And from the exact vendor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISHIMOTO-S...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f12cd4657

Both products were as described and work without any issues.

She has a good adapter from GlowShift. Just a mix up of some sorts on the KosoGauge.

 

[Itchy Sides]

Nice to have options for both OBD1 and 2, imho.

 

[stinky]

The koso I got only come with 70cm/2 & a bit foot of cable for the sensor. I see that it has two wires running to the sensor, would there be any drama in cutting & adding cable to get the desired length?
Cheers, Mike.

 

[half k cruiser]

Are you saying you have only about a foot of cable to run from the gauge to the probe ? If thats the case you got shorted big time. There should be almost 6 feet or close to 2m in your case.

 

[TheBigBoy]

Ive looked at these koso temp gauges for a while. Would they work for air temps aswell?

 

[stinky]

So, I extended the loom for the sensor & dummy rigged it up & because I ordered 2 guages I dummy rigged the second one as well to see if there was any difference after extending the loom. None what so ever between the two.
Happy days, Mike.

 

[jdogg]

2 months into this mod, and it's still working great, BUT, now its made me paranoid. i watch the gauge ALL the time now. and have a question.. whats the "normal" temps people are seeing?
after getting up to operating temp my gauge goes from a low of 178 to a high of 195, but usually hangs around the 185-190 range. i assume there is a 190 degree thermostat in there, but haven't checked it.

are these normal? what the high dangerous level?

 

[mossman40]

Mine was also making me paranoid so I re-installed mine to the left side where I have to move my head to see it. Basically I have to go out of my way to read it by leaning a little to the left. Works for me and my OCD brain.

Temps for my 1994 are exactly as you have stated........exactly.

 

[norcalsvx]

Just got mine installed with the glowshift works great thanks to the OP.

My temps seem low 170-181 was the highest I got..

 

[conviccted]

Did you use the 38mm or 40 mm ?

 

[js93cruiser]

I used the 38mm adapter, fit great mine states around 185, highest it got was 192 on a steep incline

 

[norcalsvx]

Did you use the 38mm or 40 mm ?

I used the 40mm