[Tigers] Engine Temperature

[Dave Munroe]

Hi Denis:

Here is an article that demonstrates the relationship between operating 
temperature, power potential and engine wear. As Ron says, 180F is the best 
compromise.

My temperature gauge was off more than 10F at 190F. I have an infrared 
thermometer (you likely have a friend that has one if you don't - maybe you 
can borrow it!). You can take a reading at the intake manifold where the 
temperature sending unit sits, and bend the needle on the temp gauge to 
match. Its best to do this at the operating temp you want to run you car 
with.

Dave
ps anyone who wants a copy of this article e-mail me off line)



----- Original Message ----- 
From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
To: "'denis mercier'" <denismercier at telvic.net>; <tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Engine Temperature


> Denis
> Ford published that the least amount of wear happens when the small
> block Ford engine is at 180 degrees F.
> Today's engines run with 195 or higher thermostats.
>
> Never trust the dash temp gauge unless you have calibrated it; most are 
> off
> a fair amount.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
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