Ok, so my mechanical gauge reads about 175-180F after a 20 minute drive, if I let it sit and heat soak it will reach about 210F turned off. According to my temp gun the readings I get from the gauge are spot on. I also used the temp gun to check other parts of the cooling system as well. Pics will show my readings. What do you all think? I have always been under the impression that these engines should run in the 190-200 range. Do you think my thermostat is stuck open or is it set at 160F and is doing the job real proper like?
Pic of Mech Gauge reading.
Tempgun reading at the same place the mech gauge probe is at.
Right at the thermo housing
Top of Radiator:
Bottom of radiator:
What do you guys think? Am I worried about nothing? Do I need to replace the T-Stat to get higher operating temps and better efficiency?
Pic of Mech Gauge reading.
Tempgun reading at the same place the mech gauge probe is at.
Right at the thermo housing
Top of Radiator:
Bottom of radiator:
What do you guys think? Am I worried about nothing? Do I need to replace the T-Stat to get higher operating temps and better efficiency?