Hello All:
Need some opinions on what I think might be a problem with my 1969 TR6 water
temp gauge is an electrical unit. Scenario: recently, I've noticed the car
running a bit hot, ie, the needle within an 1/8" of the red zone on the gauge.
I recall at normal operating temp, the needle should be closer to half way
(ambient daytime temps in the 80 - 90 degree range). Once the needle reaches
this "hot" location, it never seems to come back down at all, regardless of
whether I'm at speed or stopped. To me, this is not normal.
What I've done so far: flushed the cooling system, filled with about 35%
anit-freeze, remainder with distilled water; added a few ounces of Water
Wetter; new temp sensor, new thermostat (180 degree), timing checked and spot
on. So far no difference in the way the gauge reacts, indicates the engine is
still running hot so I'm wondering if I might have a gauge going bad. Anyone
have an experience with a faulty water temp gauge? Does it gradually go bad and
give false readings? Thanks.
Gary
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