The true cost of cheap gauges

Since most people probably weren't following my "Water pump?" thread, I thought it would be a good idea post this warning to everybody in a new thread.

So, when buying gauges, factor in the "TCO." (Total Cost of Ownership!)

From now on, I'm gonna hang on to my new IR thermometer, and I will verify the accuracy of every temp gauge I install on anything. So far, the (still cheap, just not cheap@ss) SunPro "Style Line" gauge is right on.

 

good tid-bit

 

Is there anything but "Auto Meter" ??

 

I don't care who makes it as long as it's accurate. Auto Meter does have a reputation for making good ones though.

 

Auto meter only need apply

 

im getting a set of stewart warner gauges out of a 72 mav i got for 300 bucks i posted a thread under general so look it up its my 2nd mav. even if it just for parts.

 

Sunpro have worked great for me,but the chrome on them sucks! started pitting in less than a year...

 

"Do you feel like we do?"

Why yes I do! Autometer all the way. Unless of course I decide to make custom digital gauges.

 

how good are stewart warner im hoping there good and they work they have been sitting a little while so i got my fingers crossed.

 

Can you post pics of the hood weatherstripping? I still have to add some to my mav, Thanks!

 

You didn't buy that at Harbor Freight, did ya??

 

Of course I did. Where else would I get one for $25?

I tested it against a real thermometer though, and my body temp, and it does agree with my new temp gauge...

 

Will do...

 

Lesson learned I guess. Hang onto that IR temp gun. I use mine for so many different things I cant even begin to list them. Misfires to the temp of cooking oil for fish.

 

Yeah, seems like a handy thing to have. Wife was playing with it as soon as I put it down...