[evillani]

Just got the koso digital temp gauge for my hurricane 600

This is it:
http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/koso/shop/egt-temps/super-slim-style-thermometer-4/

Im not totally sure on how to install it. Does it have to be for the water temperature or could i replace the thermo sensor and use this in place of the thermo sensor? and if so would it read properly (I have no gauge cluster whatsoever)

Also for the stock gauge cluster is the temp gauge displayed from the water temperature or the engine (oil) temperature

 

[Jackstand Johnny]

I dont think it can replace any other sensor unless the fitting is identical or you have a way of deleting the other sensor while keeping it in place and making a new hole for this sensor. What do you mean by thermo sensor? Is it for oil temp?

 

[Jackstand Johnny]

If you're talking about your thermostat then NO you can't replace it with this. You need that thermostat to open and close to cool your engine properly. Leave the thermostat alone.

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[Jackstand Johnny]

I believe your stock gauges would be reading the coolant. The only gauge for oil should be oil pressure.

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[Jackstand Johnny]

You do NOT need to have gauges for your thermostat to work at least I'm pretty sure though I think I kinda remember my radiator fan not working once I cut the harness for my gauges on my SV.

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[evillani]

I dont think it can replace any other sensor unless the fitting is identical or you have a way of deleting the other sensor while keeping it in place and making a new hole for this sensor. What do you mean by thermo sensor? Is it for oil temp?

The thermo sensor is right near my thermostat ill have to look it up in my manual when i get it back but seems to be for the coolant temperature

 

[RaZed1]

Stock temp gauge sensors are usually right before the thermostat. So just remove the stock sensor(should only have 1 wire), and replace it with the one included with the gauge. You will probably have to retap the hole, aftermarket sensors are almost always 1/8" NPT.

A sensor with 2 wires is usually the fan switch, leave this alone. It's often screwed into the radiator somewhere.

 

[evillani]

It only has one wire going to it so i should be good. And would it be as simple as pulling out the thermo sensor and putting in the koso temp sensor? I would just have to make sure the threads match up and im good? Probably put some Teflon tape on it too to prevent leaks

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[RaZed1]

Yes that's all there is other than providing switched power to the gauge itself so it powers up with the key. You want to use teflon tape or I prefer the thread paste compound but either works.