prb51
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Gents/Ladies,
I posted a thread a few days ago about my cool temp operating TR3.
I changed thermostats suspecting a failed (open position) stat.
While everything was apart I retested my mechanical gauge (rebuilt 4 years ago by a reputable rebuilder) and found it to be off, way off.
I do not blame the rebuilder as I tested it aginst multiple sources on arrival and it was DB's on.
Presently the gauge indicated 90 degree line is actually 172 degrees. A huge variation. Tested and retested.
I was unaware the gauges could vary so much...I thought they worked or didn't work as nothing has really happened to the 'system'.
Anyway, my 'cold' running TR3 is actually spot on.
Live and learn.....I suspect if this one goes south I'll convert to an electrical unit and make it look stock.
Time to check the oil pressure gauge.
I posted a thread a few days ago about my cool temp operating TR3.
I changed thermostats suspecting a failed (open position) stat.
While everything was apart I retested my mechanical gauge (rebuilt 4 years ago by a reputable rebuilder) and found it to be off, way off.
I do not blame the rebuilder as I tested it aginst multiple sources on arrival and it was DB's on.
Presently the gauge indicated 90 degree line is actually 172 degrees. A huge variation. Tested and retested.
I was unaware the gauges could vary so much...I thought they worked or didn't work as nothing has really happened to the 'system'.
Anyway, my 'cold' running TR3 is actually spot on.
Live and learn.....I suspect if this one goes south I'll convert to an electrical unit and make it look stock.
Time to check the oil pressure gauge.