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temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:26 pm
by 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
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:08 pm
by les
Are you sure the gauge is in centigrade?
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:43 pm
by bmcecosse
Seems highly unlikely!! The engine would be well roasted.......
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:54 pm
by samuria
ok lets say fahrenheit
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:55 pm
by bmcecosse
Then all is good!
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:58 pm
by samuria
the only thing is thats as far as the gauge will go
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:17 pm
by mike.perry
Try the gauge in a saucepan of boiling water
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:36 pm
by samuria
mike.perry wrote:Try the gauge in a saucepan of boiling water
do you mean sender unit
Re: temperature gauge
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:42 am
by 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...