In a message dated 9/26/01 11:07:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
BANJOJOHN@aol.com writes:
> Good point, however my BJ8 runs 180 - 190 degrees (normal range) and still
> likes to run on. I haven't checked but I may be running too hot of plugs,
> which tend to hold the heat rather than disipate it, so they may be staying
> hot enough to cause the run on.
>
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The coolant temperature may not indicate that the head is overheated, if the
cooling system is efficient enough. The head is hundreds of degrees hotter
than the coolant at the temp sensor. The engine will also run hotter if the
mixture is too lean.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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