[Mgs] Cooling issue

[Paul Root]

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$19.99 for a cheapy.

I think someone said that modern gauges are computer controlled, and  
don't show minor fluctuations.


On Jun 21, 2007, at 1:13 PM, DON SCOTT wrote:

> What does one of those thermometers cost?  Wish I had one years ago  
> when
> I was more involved with overheating Britcars!  My Miata and Civic Si
> temp gauge just go to N and stay there regardless of the ambient  
> temp or
> the grade of the road or movement of the car.  Maybe the gauges on
> Japanese cars are inaccurate and are designed to make the driver think
> everything's ok?
>
>>>> "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk at mossmotors.com> 6/21/2007 11:02:23 AM >>>
> Matt:
>
> First. Go out and buy an infrared thermometer as suggested. They are
> really cool fun toys and will let you know what is really happening.
>
> Second. Quit worrying.
> If your temperature gauge starts heading north and keeps steadily
> going.
> Then and only then do you have a problem. A stable temperature of 215
> degrees is not a problem in stop and go traffic.
>
> Variations up to just shy of the H mark are fine when sitting, as long
> as they stay there and go back down as soon as you start moving. The
> gauge, sending unit and voltage stabilizer can all vary over time.
> Also
> a 4 degree change in timing can cause a change from below N to above
> N.
>
>
>
>
> Kelvin Dodd
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net]
>
> On
>> Behalf Of Matthew Milkevitch
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:48 PM
>> To: mgs at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Mgs] Cooling issue
>>
>> Fellow Listers;
>>
>>   I have a cooling issue with my '74 MGB-GT, and I was wondering if
> anyone
>> had any input as to the cause.
>>
>>   The basic problem is this: The past couple of days have been
> fairly
> hot
>> here in Philadelphia.  Running my BGT with a 165 deg F thermostat,
> the
> car
>> seems to run a little hot (in my opinion).  The needle on the temp
> gauge
>> is a little above the "N."  When I sit in traffic, the temp goes up
> some
>> more, maybe 1/2 way between "N" and "H."  It comes down a little
> when
> I
>> get going.
>>
>>   Recently, I drained the radiator, had it cleaned out and
> checked....and
>> I re-installed it with fresh hoses (one was leaking some) and a new
>> thermostat.
>>
>>   Today, it was in the low 80's in Phila...very dry and nice.  I ran
> the
>> car and it pretty much did the same thing!
>>
>>   Any insights?  I have yet to check the water pump.  The temp
> sender
>> could also be suspect.
>>
>>
>>   Thanks for all your help,
>>   Matt Milkevitch
>>   '74 MGB-GT
>>   Willow Grove, PAfo/mgs
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