Bob:
Infra Red Temperature Meters are really handy tools to have. The prices
have come down, so they are almost reasonable. They make fault finding
the cooling system easy.
They are also useful for tuning twin carburetors, by checking exhaust
manifold temp, and setting tire pressure.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Bob Donahue
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 8:01 AM
> To: mgs
> Subject: Re: Engine running too cold
>
> I'm starting to think my cold engine isn't really that cold. As I
> mentioned,
> I covered my radiator completely. Yesterday I took a 50 mile trip in
32
> degree F weather. The temperature gauge stayed just above the 'N' the
> whole
> way. After I parked a plum of steam billowed from under the hood.
> Fortunately, it was coming from the overflow hose, not a leak. I'm
> thinking
> this behavior shouldn't happen with the needle only a smidge above
'N'.
> How
> can I check the calibration of my temperature gauge? (It's easy on the
TD
> since you can remove the cap any time, and stick a thermometer in.)
>
> Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
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