Denis-
As I recall, you don't need to bend the needle to correct your temp
gauge. There are actually two potentiometers inside behind two small
plugs. These can be adjusted with a screwdriver from the rear to
correct the reading.
-Randy
On 10/18/2010 9:06 PM, Dave Munroe wrote:
> Hi Denis:
>
> Here is an article that demonstrates the relationship between operating
> temperature, power potential and engine wear. As Ron says, 180F is the best
> compromise.
>
> My temperature gauge was off more than 10F at 190F. I have an infrared
> thermometer (you likely have a friend that has one if you don't - maybe you
> can borrow it!). You can take a reading at the intake manifold where the
> temperature sending unit sits, and bend the needle on the temp gauge to
> match. Its best to do this at the operating temp you want to run you car
> with.
>
> Dave
> ps anyone who wants a copy of this article e-mail me off line)
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: " Ron Fraser"<rfraser@bluefrog.com>
> To: "'denis mercier'"<denismercier@telvic.net>;<tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Engine Temperature
>
>
>> Denis
>> Ford published that the least amount of wear happens when the small
>> block Ford engine is at 180 degrees F.
>> Today's engines run with 195 or higher thermostats.
>>
>> Never trust the dash temp gauge unless you have calibrated it; most are
>> off
>> a fair amount.
>>
>> Ron Fraser
>>
>
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