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    My '61 Colt did not have any kind of OAT gauge in it when I bought it. I have been using a small digital temp gauge that I stuck down thru a small opening near the front of my seats. I would like to upgrade to a better gauge, so was wondering what others here are using? Thanks, kelliots......

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    I'm surprised you haven't received any replies yet.....

    I have one of these in my plane, it's installed in the windshield on the right side up close to the wing root. I find that location very easy to look over and see the correct temperature without parallax errors.

    https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalo...cott_therm.php

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    Wow... one of the things on my wishlist, too! Got any pics of your installation, Forrest?

    Walt

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    I've considered a Scott temp gauge, but I don't want to drill a hole thru my windshield.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kelliots View Post
    I've considered a Scott temp gauge, but I don't want to drill a hole thru my windshield.....
    I was like that too.....I finally just did it, and have no regrets

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    Quote Originally Posted by walt.buskey View Post
    Wow... one of the things on my wishlist, too! Got any pics of your installation, Forrest?

    Walt
    Hi Walt,
    I was just out working on my plane yesterday, and thought of taking a pic of the temp probe for this thread.....got sidetracked and forgot....I'll try and get one later this week.

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    Default Re: Outside Air Temp gauge?

    Put it in the pop out window just make sure it clears the wing when open.

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    And when you drill the hole there are special drills. Not scary if you do it right.
    -Super Stub-

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    Put mine on pilot side window, upper front corner. Window is easy to change if you want and no clearance issue that the pop up window has.

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    Default Outside Air Temp gauge?

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    This is where the Taylor thermometer is mounted on N9401D.


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    Last edited by Steve Benesh; 06-17-2019 at 08:08 PM.

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