My Gauge stays just over the mid point. Except when I am sitting in
heavy traffic in very hot weather. (Then I turn on the Electric fan and
cool it down).
Joe Curry
gbowley wrote:
>
> With all this talk about thermostats, I was wondering if someone could tell me
> what they see for typical temperature gauge readings? Last Saturday, the
>ambient
> temperature here in Connecticut was around 88 degrees F. On my drive home from
> work, the Spit temp gauge went up to just below the 3/4 mark, (highway drive
>at
> about 60mph.) Is this typical for you other Spit owners out there? Just
> curious.
>
> BTW, I have a Hayden electric pusher on the car with the 185 degree F
> thermostat. Seems to help out in traffic during the summer months.
> Regards,
> Glenn
>
> Neil Penberthy wrote:
>
> > Trevor writes more about thermostats.
> >
> > I don't want to labor the point but :
> >
> > 1. If the thermal transfer is better in the radiator (losing heat to the
> > air), is it also the case that the motor will lose more heat to the water ?
> > I think this is a bad assumption. I would like to know why you think your
> > engine is cooler. Have you taken core temperature readings ? You must have
> > access to some neat equipment if you have. I'd like to see this information.
> >
> > 2. Why did my Spitfire run hotter with back to back tests with and without
> > the 'stat? My conclusions are based on overheating symptoms as well as a
> > temp gauge reading.
> >
> > Trevor I'll ignore the smart comments that come with each reply. OK ? We
> > all can share our opinions can't we ? Isn't that what these lists are all
> > about - information not attitudes.
> >
> > I'd be interested in your information if you have anything other than
> > anecdotal evidence. I have plenty of that already.
> >
> > Otherwise I think we'll have to agree to differ. My experience (including
> > some time as a wrench), and all the advice I've been given on good
> > authority is obviously contrary to your opinion.
> >
> > Neil
>
> --
> Glenn Bowley
> 75 Spitfire 1500
> FM30644U
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