This would be normal if the temp guage is in the radiator top. It simply
reflects the hot water being run through it when the thermostat opens under
load, and drops way down in temp, when the thermo closes down when there is
essentially very light engine load.
If this were a result of a temp guage in the block, it would likely mean the
thermostat is stuck partially open. Go fix it then!
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From <Dbcooper292 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 4:57 PM
Subject: this temp guage climbed mt washington
> I realize spridget cooling systems aren't tops, and I've made some mods to
> mine, to where it's usually quite fine even in the heat. The one thing
that
> surprises me though is how fast the temp climbs when I do. It's like my
temp
> guage is a super sensitive altimeter or something. Up a hill, temp goes
up. Over
> the crest down she goes. I guess my question is does this happen to
everyone,
> or might it indicate another problem and the temp is the symptom? I know
> going uphill is work, but it's surprising to me when I'm going 50 mph and
it's 50
> degrees and my car's running around 170 and I go up a hill on the open
road
> that I maybe have to go to 1/4 throttle for that it heats up so much and
so
> fast. I guess the things I thought of were maybe a lean spot in the
carburetion
> or too much advance? Thoughts?
>
> Mark M.
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