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> My 1980 MGB runs awful hot under normal running conditions (IE cruising down
> the freeway--no load on the engine). Water level OK; thermomoeter new (165
> degrees); radiator probably old and in need of attention. Anyway temp gauge
> usually stays between H and C, but the engine is hot. (Can't touch the
> radiator hose). To get a better look at engine temp I installed a cylinder
> head temperature gauge on the console in place of the heater switch, with
> sender attached under the #4 plug. Any thoughts on what the normal cylinder
> head temperature range should be? --John Trifari 1980 MGB/1955 Healey BN1
>
John,
165 degrees F should be just fine. I can't touch the readiator hoses on any of
my
cars while there at running temp. I'm not sure what the temps for that position
would be but I would expect between 175-200 F. ?
Is there some problem? Boil over, hot stop burping out of coolant, or some other
clinical sign of trouble? If not, drive it!
Cheers,
Ken Boetzer
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