Scott:
The first thing to check is the 10 volt lucas transformer that supplies
power to the temp and gas gauges. It's behind the dash, a silver metal can
about 1" by 1/2". Check the output side (the wires that run to your gauges)
with the car running. It should indicate a constant 10 volts,
if not, you'll get all kinds of screwy readings.
Many Tiger owners have spent hundreds of dolllars on the cooling system when
all they needed to do was replace this stupid transformer.
Paul Burr
on 8/31/01 1:58 AM, Scott Minton at sminton2000@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hello again,
>
> Thanks to everybody for you responses concerning my
> oil leak question. While I haven't fixed it yet I now
> no what to do. That brings me to my next question.
>
> I have also been fighting the standard overheating
> problem. The other day the temperature was over 230 in
> only about 15 or 20 minutes of driving. While the car
> is down for the oil leak I figure I will tackle the
> cooling system as well.
>
> My car appears to have the original but modified and
> rebuilt radiator. I am missing the stock surge tank. I
> can see where the fitting that fed the surge tank was
> removed. Additionally, a filler neck with pressure cap
> has been added to the right (passenger) side tank. I
> have plumbed in a coolant recovery bottle mounted in
> the right front wheel well.
>
> I am running the asymmetrical 5 bladed Volvo fan
> mentioned in the CAT tech manual. I am also missing
> the fan shroud. I have water pump from SS. I think
> that covers the system. Also, I feel reasonably
> confident that my temp guage is correct. It is a new
> autometer unit.
>
> I have read Dan's article on the tigerunited page. I
> know I need a fan shroud. From what I've read the
> stocker wasn't great anyway. Has any body gone the
> pick a part route and modified some other shroud to
> fit? If so, what did it come off of? Should I
> consider adding a surge tank in addition to my coolant
> recovery bottle? Your input will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Scott Minton
> '66 Mk1a
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