Get at handheld infrared meter at Harbor Freight (US) or Princess Auto
(Canada).
Just point it at the oil pan and take a reading. It will be a little cooler
that
the actual oil running through the engine but not by much. They are cheap
enough
now that you can easily justify one in your toolbox. It will come in handy for
other temperature readings as well, such as coolant temperature.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spits X2
On 8/31/2011 8:47 PM, Roger Elliott wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there an easy way to check oil temperature in a Spitfire? I know I can put
> in
> an oil temp gauge, but that seems like a lot of work for what is not going to
> be
> a permanent installation. From what I understand, the oil temp sender has to
> be
> in the oil pan itself.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Elliott
> 80 Spitfire
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