Hello I just brought a water temp gauge for my 07 rancher 420 4x4. I was wondering if anybody has any install tips as to how to install it? I have not looked at the instructions yet I am not sure how much use they will be since it is for a car not an atv.

Any tips wouls be great.

Thanks Mike

 

I was just looking at the instructions and it says "remove the water temperature sender. Remove the temperature sending unit" I just looked in the service manual and did not see either one of those in there. What is equal to those that I can use?

Thanks mike

 

I'll try to keep this short, to install that on the Rancher, you will need to install it in your top radiator hose by means of a T fitting.
Your Rancher manual should list the outside diameter of your radiator hose, and you should have gotten some brass threaded adapters in the package with the temp gage.

Pay a visit to a local plumbing supply store, not Home Depot or Lowe's; a real plumbing supply store. Bring your temp gage and adapters, tell them what you are trying to do; they should be able to sell you a brass T fitting to hook it all together.

Then its just a matter of wiring and mounting the gage. Your manual can help you with that, just find a circuit thats live only when the key is on.

 

HeftyLefty thanks for the help I will try that tomorrow.

Mike

 

That is probably the easiest way.
The ECT sender on the 420 is next to the spark plug in the head.
Looks like a hastle to "T" into that spot

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the plumbing store that I just went to does not have any T fittings that will work. I am going to still see what I can do.

Mike

I just went 2 another plumbing store and what they had is not going to work. I am going to save it for next weekend. Anybody know if there are any out there made to work on a 4wheeler? If so what is the link to it?

Thanks mike

 

If your radiator hose is 3/4 inch in diameter you're in luck. www.everythingoffroad.com under Rhino Gauges & Accessories has the following:

P/N 2281-3/4 inch heater hose adapter, $39.99
P/N 9126 Temp Sending Unit $18.50
P/N 5040 Electric Water Temp Gage-Black $44.25, Platinum $47.95

I know it's pricey, but if ya gotta have it, ya gotta pay!. Plus, its simple to hook up. The sending unit screws into the adapter(I'd use some Permatex #2 Gasket Sealer from an auto parts store on the threads and ends of the adapter for leaks), reconnect the hoses; wire and mount the gage, and you're done.

Hefty