Randy:
NOW you tell me!
Oh well, my "bent needle" solution worked anyway....
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Smith
To: Dave Munroe
Cc: rfraser@bluefrog.com ; 'denis mercier' ; tigers@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Engine Temperature
Denis-
As I recall, you don't need to bend the needle to correct your temp gauge.
There are actually two potentiometers inside behind two small plugs. These
can be adjusted with a screwdriver from the rear to correct the reading.
-Randy
On 10/18/2010 9:06 PM, Dave Munroe wrote:
Hi Denis:
Here is an article that demonstrates the relationship between operating
temperature, power potential and engine wear. As Ron says, 180F is the best
compromise.
My temperature gauge was off more than 10F at 190F. I have an infrared
thermometer (you likely have a friend that has one if you don't - maybe you
can borrow it!). You can take a reading at the intake manifold where the
temperature sending unit sits, and bend the needle on the temp gauge to
match. Its best to do this at the operating temp you want to run you car
with.
Dave
ps anyone who wants a copy of this article e-mail me off line)
----- Original Message -----
From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
To: "'denis mercier'" <denismercier@telvic.net>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Engine Temperature
Denis
Ford published that the least amount of wear happens when the small
block Ford engine is at 180 degrees F.
Today's engines run with 195 or higher thermostats.
Never trust the dash temp gauge unless you have calibrated it; most are
off
a fair amount.
Ron Fraser
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