My temp guage never really reached the 3/4 mark, but approached it (about a
needle width away). It was mostly more in between the 1/2 and 3/4 marks,
far more typical for that car. And as I mentioned, I could see the needle
going up and down (slightly, but moving none the less) as the thermostat and
fans did their job. I may go to a cooler thermostat, but not until I get my
parts order put together (speedo cable, thermostat, and a few other things).
BTW, where do you (or anyone on the list?) buy your parts? I've always been
partial to The Roadster Factory, but my last few experiences have been that
most of the parts I *need* are backordered and that frustrates me greatly.
I'm thinking of Moss, but they've seemed to have high prices on some stuff
(Rimmer gets good reviews on the list, but I'm not sure I'm ready to deal
with an overseas vendor if I don't have to). Anyway, vendor recommendations
are welcome....
Thanks a lot!
George P.
>From: Stephane St-Amant <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>
>To: "George P." <ygpz4re@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: on the road again....
>Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 20:36:50 -0400
>
>Hi again George,
>
>Glad to see the the new rad cap did the trick!
>
>However, 3/4 seems high. Are you sure you have the correct thermostat
>(temperature range)? How about the temperature sensor? Have you tried to
>connect another temp gauge to make sure yours is actually reading properly?
>
>In any case, 3/4 is still better than red mark! :)
>
>Cheers
>Stef
>
>George P. wrote:
>>Well, gang, it seems I've got another problem licked. Had the Spit out
>>last night to see if the new radiator cap would solve my near over-heating
>>problem. Sure enough, a little 60 mile jaunt and the guage never went
>>above the 3/4 mark (it was way over that previously). And I could see the
>>guage moving up and down as the thermostat opened/closed and the fans
>>cycled on and off. So I'm a happy camper.
>>
>>BTW, someone asked about having fans stay on after the key is off. That's
>>exactly how mine are set up. I have a three position switch hidden under
>>the dash (near the trip odo reset knob). All the way back is on all the
>>time, middle position is off, forward position is on/off thermostatically
>>controlled (with a little temp sensor on the radiator). Works really well
>>as long as I don't leave the switch in the rear position (DOH!!). ;-)
>>
>>Still seems to be very fuel thirsty, though. I'll have to look into that
>>next. That, and getting my electronic distributor back in so I can return
>>the generously loaned points distributor to its rightful owner....
>>
>>Anyway, one more problem checked off.
>>
>>George P.
>>
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