temperature gauge

[samuria]

fitted a nos smiths gauge today. went for a short drive and
it went to 140 degree centigrade.
which seems high to me.
i have a 88 stat.
its fitted to 10v out put .
what should i do or check please

[les]

Are you sure the gauge is in centigrade?

[bmcecosse]

Seems highly unlikely!! The engine would be well roasted.......

[samuria]

ok lets say fahrenheit

[bmcecosse]

Then all is good!

[samuria]

the only thing is thats as far as the gauge will go

[mike.perry]

Try the gauge in a saucepan of boiling water

[samuria]

Try the gauge in a saucepan of boiling water

do you mean sender unit

[bmcecosse]

But that's ok - compare the readings with a 'domestic' oven thermo in the radiator neck after a good run. Care when removing the rad cap...