Subject: Re: [TR] tr3 cooling
> Richard,
>
> My TR3 with a fresh engine and new radiator core ran a "little hot", but
> never lost coolant. Very frustrating. Bought an infrared thermometer at
> Sears and found that the engine temp was fine, 185 or below. The problem
> was/is a temp gauge that reads about 30 degrees high.
>
> So, if your TR is not losing water, I'd check the accuracy of the gauge
> first.
>
> Ed Woods
And I might mention that the '3's bypass is not blocked, the thermostat is
not sleeved, water wetter didn't seem to make a difference, and the pump is
a rebuilt stock unit.
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