electrical or mechanical water temp gauge?

[junior]

What do you guys think is better elecrical or mechanical for the water temperature gauge?

[MoParaised]

Both, keeps the stock look as well. If I had to choose, mechanical.

[Russ]

In case you are doubting the accuracy of the original guage, when I bought my truck in 1997 it had both the original and a mechanical aftermarket temp guage. They both were indicating the same, about 180-190 on the aftermarket guage and the needle almost verticle on the factory guage, so when I put my 440 in I disposed of the aftermarket guage. I had both guages for about three years and they were always agreeing so I didn't see the need to have the guage hanging down under the dash.

[nfury8]

My experience has been that most of the cheap mechanicals are still fairly decent (accurate).
However the cheap electrics can be flakey. The good electrics (Stewart, Autometer) have proven to be very accurate for me.

I prefer electrics because they are easier and cleaner to install. No pinched tubes or leaks to worry about.
I once had a mechanical oil pressure fail and fill with oil, dripping on the floor!