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====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04C ====== | ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04C ====== | ||
====== 07 Style Oil Cap with Homemade Temperature Gauge ====== | ====== 07 Style Oil Cap with Homemade Temperature Gauge ====== | ||
+ | Article by ridinfool of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=887399)) | ||
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Sometimes you have to be innovative to save some cash. \\ | Sometimes you have to be innovative to save some cash. \\ | ||
This oil temp gauge was devised for about $20 as opposed to the $45 one from the MoCo. \\ | This oil temp gauge was devised for about $20 as opposed to the $45 one from the MoCo. \\ | ||
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Parts & Tools: \\ | Parts & Tools: \\ | ||
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Then cut the dipstick off flush with bottom of the cap. \\ | Then cut the dipstick off flush with bottom of the cap. \\ | ||
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Drill a hole just a bit smaller than the thermometer rod through the center so it fits snug. \\ | Drill a hole just a bit smaller than the thermometer rod through the center so it fits snug. \\ | ||
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(make sure not to get the JB Weld on the rod itself as it needs to go up and down with the oil cap) \\ | (make sure not to get the JB Weld on the rod itself as it needs to go up and down with the oil cap) \\ | ||
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