ok guys
my temp gauge wasnt working, and thee was no wires on the sensor or anywhere near it..
anyway i brought a speco 2" plasma gauge
wired it all up all the plugs and wires
mouted it
and just then as i was bolting it in, it decidede its gone far enough and i cant tighten it anymore
theres about 3-5 threads still showing
is that ok? like will it not go in all the way.? or have i done it too tight and its covering the water jacket..?

also whats a good operating temp and how long should it take to reach it?

HOLDEN VK EFI 202