Re: Temperature Question

[Ronsoave@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-06-02 11:55:40 EDT, mdietsche@yahoo.com writes:

> You might check that by
>  undoing the sensor and dropping it in a pan of hot water, using a good
>  thermometer in the pan for a reference point.  See if the dash gage reads 
> close
>  to the thermometer reading....

Just put it in boiling water.  At sea level pressure you know you'll be at 
212 (at 1000 feet it's 210, at 2000 ft it's 208).  Careful to make sure the 
water is thoroughly boiling, and not to touch the pan with the sensor, or 
you'll be off of 212.