Hi:
I am looking for input from the folks running mechanical temp gauges.
I just installed an Autometer Mechanical Temp Gage and wanted to know what the normal operating range is for '60 that has all the stock smog still. I've been running hot on the freeways and still have not figured out the problem. (New Fan Clutch, Hoses and After-market 4 core brass radiator from SOR)
At Approx. 50 - 60 F outside temp I was running:
195 F on the streets
210 F on the flat freeway (no hills)
220 F+ while going over the Sierras from CAL to NV on HWY 80
190 F while going down hill from NV to CAL on HWY 80
When the gauge hit 225 on the trek over the Sierras I turned on both heaters and the temp stayed at 205 as I did not want it to boil over.
Thanks
Mark
I am looking for input from the folks running mechanical temp gauges.
I just installed an Autometer Mechanical Temp Gage and wanted to know what the normal operating range is for '60 that has all the stock smog still. I've been running hot on the freeways and still have not figured out the problem. (New Fan Clutch, Hoses and After-market 4 core brass radiator from SOR)
At Approx. 50 - 60 F outside temp I was running:
195 F on the streets
210 F on the flat freeway (no hills)
220 F+ while going over the Sierras from CAL to NV on HWY 80
190 F while going down hill from NV to CAL on HWY 80
When the gauge hit 225 on the trek over the Sierras I turned on both heaters and the temp stayed at 205 as I did not want it to boil over.
Thanks
Mark