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Re: [TR] Overheating TR4

To: Dave1massey@cs.com
Subject: Re: [TR] Overheating TR4
From: Bud R <levilevi@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:15:26 -0600
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Another electrical possibility is ground is being lost for a moment  
and back and forth. Maybe time to clean some connections. Start with  
the battery cables.


Bud Rolofson

Extreme Parts Racing (more than just a haircut)
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93 Minnie Winnie Race Support Vehicle
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On Jun 9, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Dave1massey@cs.com wrote:

> Have you noticed a similar pattern with the fuel gauge?  If so then  
> perhaps
> your voltage stabilizer has gone bad.  There may be nothing at all  
> wrong
> with your engine or cooling system.
>
> Dave
>
> In a message dated 6/9/2013 1:47:12 PM Central Daylight Time,
> leejohn7@gmail.com writes:
>> Well, after four years of running dead-center in the OK area on the
>> gauge,
>> suddenly the needle has begun to crawl to the red as I accelerate,  
>> then
>> return to high normal when I come back to idle or 2000 RPM or so.  
>> I've
>> done
>> nothing except fool with the Webers ( an ongoing amusement). The  
>> coolant
>> may have been a bit low, but is now topped off. Checked the timing  
>> - may
>> have been underadvanced at 1000 rpm, now set at 15 degrees at idle.  
>> New
>> sleeved thermostat, even new temp sensor. Heater valve is closed.
>> What have I done?
>> Many thanks, as always.
>
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