In my case with a TR4A, the fuel gauge also was reading incorrectly. A new
voltage stabilizer fixed the problem.
JVV
----- Original Message -----
From: <vintage.racer@comcast.net>
To: "Friends of Triumph" <FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:29 PM
Subject: [Fot] Faulty Water Temp Gauge?
> Hello All:
>
>
> Need some opinions on what I think might be a problem with my 1969 TR6
> water temp gauge is an electrical unit. Scenario: recently, I've noticed
> the car running a bit hot, ie, the needle within an 1/8" of the red zone
> on the gauge. I recall at normal operating temp, the needle should be
> closer to half way (ambient daytime temps in the 80 - 90 degree range).
> Once the needle reaches this "hot" location, it never seems to come back
> down at all, regardless of whether I'm at speed or stopped. To me, this is
> not normal.
>
>
> What I've done so far: flushed the cooling system, filled with about 35%
> anit-freeze, remainder with distilled water; added a few ounces of Water
> Wetter; new temp sensor, new thermostat (180 degree), timing checked and
> spot on. So far no difference in the way the gauge reacts, indicates the
> engine is still running hot so I'm wondering if I might have a gauge going
> bad. Anyone have an experience with a faulty water temp gauge? Does it
> gradually go bad and give false readings? Thanks.
>
>
> Gary
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