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Normal engine temp?

Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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what's the normal operating temp for the C-3's 82s in paticular? mine is running @ 180-200, and it's not very warm out yet.. I don't know if the temp gauge is faulty, reading normal or what. is theree a way to check the temp guage?
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Sounds about right. Mine runs at 190, I have a 180 stat. Keep an eye on it for over 200.
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Mine sometimes goes up to 210 usually is around 195-200, but it never goes over that.

Could it be because my engine is not stock and is modified?


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only reason I am asking is because the flexible circuit board is damaged the only guages in the cluster that work are the temp , fuel and MAYBE the volts. I'm not sure about that one either cause it's always reading above 14
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