operating temp question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
Paul, yes, I understand. I wasn't concerned about overheating at those temps, just wanted to make sure it was in the "normal" range.
I guess i'm too used to my '65 so it's disconcerting to look over at the dash on ther '78 and see 210*.
I'm thinking to MAYBE swap out the 195 t-stat to a 180.
I sure don't need the higher temp t-stat for heat in the car and as long as the temps are still high enough for proper emission function it MAY allow the temps to run a little lower.
Of course, even with a lower temp t-stat it may not make difference if these are the temps the car wants to be at.
I guess i'm too used to my '65 so it's disconcerting to look over at the dash on ther '78 and see 210*.
I'm thinking to MAYBE swap out the 195 t-stat to a 180.
I sure don't need the higher temp t-stat for heat in the car and as long as the temps are still high enough for proper emission function it MAY allow the temps to run a little lower.
Of course, even with a lower temp t-stat it may not make difference if these are the temps the car wants to be at.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
Originally Posted by big_G
I bet you have an aluminum radiator in the C-2, and a copper/brass one on the C- 3. That would account for a difference, IMO.
I forgot to take that into accout also.
Safety Car
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From: Beecher Illinois
Barry, you probably know the gauge isn't very reader friendly, few numbers. With that said, at idle in the barn my 79s seem to be about 190-200. Haven't really needed to pay a lot of attention to the gauges as no trouble in that department ever.
When I drove my white 79 home last year from Rhode Island, 1000 miles, pretty much straight through, I did pay attention to all the gauges. Temp stayed about 200-210(just before the 220 no on the gauge) all the way, never budged.
My 79s also have the aux electric fans. I think they turn on at 240
and off at 200. I have never seen those fans run on either 79.
Both still have 195 stats.
Mike
When I drove my white 79 home last year from Rhode Island, 1000 miles, pretty much straight through, I did pay attention to all the gauges. Temp stayed about 200-210(just before the 220 no on the gauge) all the way, never budged.
My 79s also have the aux electric fans. I think they turn on at 240
and off at 200. I have never seen those fans run on either 79. Both still have 195 stats.
Mike
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Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
thanks Mike
that just gives me additional confirmation that my car seems to be in the normal operating temp range and that's all i needed to know.
Like I mentioned before, since it runs at a higher temp than my '65 I just wanted to make certain that where it was running temp wise was normal
that just gives me additional confirmation that my car seems to be in the normal operating temp range and that's all i needed to know.
Like I mentioned before, since it runs at a higher temp than my '65 I just wanted to make certain that where it was running temp wise was normal
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From: Middletown CT
Originally Posted by KapsSA
Barry, you probably know the gauge isn't very reader friendly, few numbers. With that said, at idle in the barn my 79s seem to be about 190-200. Haven't really needed to pay a lot of attention to the gauges as no trouble in that department ever.
When I drove my white 79 home last year from Rhode Island, 1000 miles, pretty much straight through, I did pay attention to all the gauges. Temp stayed about 200-210(just before the 220 no on the gauge) all the way, never budged.
My 79s also have the aux electric fans. I think they turn on at 240 and off at 200. I have never seen those fans run on either 79.
Both still have 195 stats.
Mike
When I drove my white 79 home last year from Rhode Island, 1000 miles, pretty much straight through, I did pay attention to all the gauges. Temp stayed about 200-210(just before the 220 no on the gauge) all the way, never budged.
My 79s also have the aux electric fans. I think they turn on at 240
and off at 200. I have never seen those fans run on either 79. Both still have 195 stats.
Mike
