Temperature Gauge FAQs

• Does Speedhut make Pyrometer Gauges?

  Yes, we have Pyrometer gauges. They are listed as EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) gauges.

• The Temperature Sender that uses a single yellow wire running from the gauge does not read correctly!

  For the sender and gauge to operate correctly, the sender must be threaded into something that is grounded to same grounding source as the Temperature Gauge. The ground path for the sender is the sender's mounting threads. Use Teflon PASTE on the sender threads to make a good seal while maintaini...

• Why does my Water Temperature Gauge read high when compared to a Temperature Gun reading?

  Making a comparison to a Temperature Gun reading should be used as a basic comparison only. A temperature gun only measures surface temperature, and does not measure internal temperature. Surface temperature will always be cooler than the coolant inside the engine. A common temperature difference...