Micro1000 CHT Gauge, my preferred setup Options

[McMark]

Just installed a Micro 1000 CHT. Works fine but cannot read at night because of the weak lighting. Any suggestions to make this brighter ?

But very bright in an A/C which it is made for. White panel lights always blinded the shit out of me at night.

Do we need more wattage ?

That'd work. You might able to change the bulb out for a higher wattage, or there may be an LED version that would work. I haven't played with this, so you're on your own. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[jim_hoyland]

That'd work. You might able to change the bulb out for a higher wattage, or there may be an LED version that would work. I haven't played with this, so you're on your own. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

There's a plastic diffuser in front of the bulb that blocks larger or longer bulbs. Wondering whether anyone has removed this piece of plastic and installed a good working light.

[FourBlades]

Just to add a little update.

I ordered one of these setups that McMark identified and there is now a 12mm CHT probe available as an option.

I am ditching my old DashDaq seqtup now that the Joe and the electromotive has my engine running so well.

John

[michael7810]

I'm very happy with the Micro 1000 dual needle setup that reads CHT on #1 and #3 cylinders.

[FourBlades]

I thought about getting that one.

I think there is some benefit to seeing a cylinder on each side of the engine.

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John

[michael7810]

A year later and I just got around to notching the heads to allow the CHT sensor to sit flat. It is possible to install the sensor without the notch but it is a bitch to get the plugs in and out and it tears up the sensors. I'm using the Micro 1000 dual CHT gauge from Aircraft Spruce.
So now my engine is out and tranny on the way to Dr Evil for overhaul I decided to fix a few things.
To cover the plug hole, I found a plastic plug in my junk box that fits perfectly in the spark plug hole. I used the sensor to mark the head with a sharpie. Using a Dremel, I started by cutting as much as possible with a round cutoff wheel and finished with a spherical burr cutter about 1/8" diameter. I stopped every minute or so and vacuumed up the chips to keep it as clean as possible. Below are pics of the finished notch and with the plug installed. The entire job took about 1/2 hour to notch #1, 3, & 4 plug areas (had a senior moment and did 4 thinking it was 3).

[Bulldog9]

I don't see the sender for 12mm, I see 10, 14 and 18mm...or is the 10mm a typo?

No, there is no 12mm sender. But you can use the 14mm sender. The ring connector on the bottom isn't an electrical transfer component, it's just a heat transfer component, so it can be crimped/cut/modified to work. Similarly a 10mm connector could be opened up carefully (grind don't drill).

I wonder if the connecters and wiring for this gauge will work with my VDO gauge?

Not compatible. Sorry, but nothing about the VDO setup is good.

Now I see this.................... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[Bulldog9]

This is the one you used on my car...

How do you like the pillar mount for the gauges? I have 4 gauges to make room for, was thinking about doing this, but not sure. Do you have other pics?

[Mueller]

Being out of the air-cooled world for so long, at what point of reading the gauge would one start to sweat it before praying not to have an overheated motor?

Have you thought of adding a redline or marker for danger zone?

[era vulgaris]

Being out of the air-cooled world for so long, at what point of reading the gauge would one start to sweat it before praying not to have an overheated motor?

Have you thought of adding a redline or marker for danger zone?

http://www.914world.com/specs/JakeRabyHeadTemps.php

[Mueller]

Being out of the air-cooled world for so long, at what point of reading the gauge would one start to sweat it before praying not to have an overheated motor?

Have you thought of adding a redline or marker for danger zone?

http://www.914world.com/specs/JakeRabyHeadTemps.php

Thanks!