[Spits] Spitfire Oil Temp

[Vic Whitmore]

Hi Roger,

I doubt that the spot temp near the exhaust is a concern. The oil inside the pan 
will be much more consistent. Usually the heat shield is to prevent vapor lock 
in the carb. I have never heard of it protecting the oil pan.

Vic Whitmore

On 9/13/2011 8:02 PM, Roger Elliott wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> It took me a while to get this checked out.
>
> Several people suggested getting an infrared meter, which I did. Thanks for the
> suggestion.
>
> Most places on the oil pan it was around 200 - 212 degrees. But around the
> exhaust it was about 255 degrees. The oil pump pickup is right behind that area
> of the oil pan.
>
> When I rebuilt the engine several years ago, the mechanic as I recall suggested
> making a heat shield to go between the exhaust and the oil pan. I purchased some
> materials to do that but never got it done. Now I am wondering if it is the
> reason for my oil pressure being a bit low.
>
> Roger
>
> On 9/1/2011 9:07 AM, Vic Whitmore wrote:
>> Get at handheld infrared meter at Harbor Freight (US) or Princess Auto
>> (Canada). Just point it at the oil pan and take a reading. It will be a little
>> cooler that the actual oil running through the engine but not by much. They
>> are cheap enough now that you can easily justify one in your toolbox. It will
>> come in handy for other temperature readings as well, such as coolant
>> temperature.
>>
>> Vic Whitmore
>> 76 Spits X2
>>
>>
>> On 8/31/2011 8:47 PM, Roger Elliott wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Is there an easy way to check oil temperature in a Spitfire?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Roger Elliott
>>> 80 Spitfire
>>> __________
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