Mechanical temp gauges probe question...

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  1. 66170MAV

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    I just recieved a set of Summit gauges to replace the non op SW ones, for now. My question is. Does the probe at the end or the wire lock into place if I simply bolt the nut in? Seems like it would just fall into the head and I lose coolent. The old SW temp gauge has an electric temp sending unit thats one threaded part instead of 2.. The engine is an inline 200. Thanks guys
     
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    That probe does not thread directly into the motor. There is a fitting that goes in first, then the probe gets threaded into the fitting.
     
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