Engine overheating

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ir3333 said:
i hope i haven't missed it....but what is the actual temperature?
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I ordered a temperature gauge on Ebay. As soon as I received it, I could check and see if my dashboard gauge has a problem or not.
 
ir3333 said:
i hope i haven't missed it....but what is the actual temperature?
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The world may never know. LOL Sounds like the op has a gauge ordered. A temp gun or even a meat thermometer would help diagnose a heating problem. I won't even call it overheat. I don't think it did. Time will tell.
 
toolmanmike said:
The world may never know. LOL Sounds like the op has a gauge ordered. A temp gun or even a meat thermometer would help diagnose a heating problem. I won't even call it overheat. I don't think it did. Time will tell.
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I prefer test with a new gauge rather than a temp gun.
 
I had a 340 that wanted to run 205 no matter what.I was using a good Equinas gauge.Then i installed a good Stewart Warner gauge and it ran 190 from that point on!
 
Or.. You can just go down to the local auto store and buy a Mr Gasket Thermocap Radiator cap for $30US

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At least this will tell you what you radiator temp is before you...:)
 
COUDA said:
I prefer test with a new gauge rather than a temp gun.
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Me too and with a quality gauge. It depends whether you are diagnosing or monitoring.

ir3333 said:
I had a 340 that wanted to run 205 no matter what.I was using a good Equinas gauge.Then i installed a good Stewart Warner gauge and it ran 190 from that point on!
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And it wasn't overheating with either gauge.

GTS Dave said:
Or.. You can just go down to the local auto store and buy a Mr Gasket Thermocap Radiator cap for $30US

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That's slick. Probably not real accurite but neither is a factory gauge.
 
GTS Dave said:
Or.. You can just go down to the local auto store and buy a Mr Gasket Thermocap Radiator cap for $30US
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At least this will tell you what you radiator temp is before you...:)
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I have read that the probe isn`t long enough on thse to be accurate, especially on rads. that like to run a little low .-???????????
 
famous bob said:
I have read that the probe isn`t long enough on thse to be accurate, especially on rads. that like to run a little low .-???????????
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The antifreeze needs to be 'topped off' so it can touch the probe. As to accuracy, I also installed a 'pro' temp gauge that the probe screwed right into the radiator, which I assume is the location for an electric fan probe. Both gauges were within about 5deg of each other.

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Elect fan probe location circled
 
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GTS Dave said:
The antifreeze needs to be 'topped off' so it can touch the probe. As to accuracy, I also installed a 'pro' temp gauge that the probe screwed right into the radiator, which I assume is the location for an electric fan probe. Both gauges were within about 5deg of each other.

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I`d buy one if the probe was longer, mine likes to run about 1 1/4" low for some reason !
 
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