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Posted by: RonnieJ Nov 18 2011, 10:56 AM

I have a 1.7 with stock size domed pistons a carb cam and dual weber 40's what should be the normal head temperature with normal street driving?

Posted by: type47 Nov 18 2011, 11:09 AM

Didn't find anything in the literature about normal temp but I'd say normal is in the range of 350 deg F. I have a VDO CHT gauge on a 2L D-Jet.

Posted by: RonnieJ Nov 18 2011, 11:28 AM

Thanks Type47

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 18 2011, 04:11 PM

270 to 380 is the normal operational range.

Posted by: 904svo Nov 18 2011, 04:16 PM

Jake recommends the following head temperatures

Generally heads temps are 265-365 F
375 to 395 F is getting warm
405 F being to hot

Oil temperature
180 - 220 F is optimum
225 - 235 F is warm
235+ F is to hot.

Posted by: RonnieJ Nov 18 2011, 04:16 PM

Good deal, I'm running about 310.