> I'd like to hear some testimonials as far as what temperature others cars are
> reading at certain outdoor temperatures and what type of driving. Yesterday
> I took a trip to Howe, Indiana to participate in the Tea At The Vicarage
> Rally, and my car was running at around 210 degrees F. The outdoor
> temperature was around 85 to 90 degrees. The day before, I flushed my
> radiator but that didn't seem to make a whole lot of difference. Next I
> guess I'll put in a cooler thermostat. My engine has about 500 miles since a
> complete rebuild so it may be running a little hotter due to break-in. Maybe
> I need to change my timing?? Add an electric fan??
>
> Scott
I think you should first calibrate your gauge by immersing the sending
unit into a pot of water together with a kitchen thermometer (or the like)
and heating the water. Write down what reading corresponds to 190, 200,
210, etc. If you don't have a thermometer, boil the water and it will be
212 degrees.
After you have done this, you know you are not chasing a nonexisting
problem.
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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