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Posted by: nivekdodge Jan 25 2023, 07:39 PM

I was just wondering how well the 123 distributor temp gauge works. If you have both have you noticed?

Kevin

Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Jan 26 2023, 12:32 AM

I have measured the temp of the distributor housing with a Raytech IR non contact thermometer and it was within a few degrees. I would say pretty accurate.

Posted by: nivekdodge Jul 20 2023, 06:43 PM

Brian
Mine is running at about 175 is that where yours is?
Kevin

Posted by: Porschef Jul 21 2023, 07:04 AM

Wow, never tried this, now I’m curious to see how it compares to the dipstick gauge and the console temp gauge

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 21 2023, 08:14 AM

Are you reading the temp on a Bluetooth 1-2-3 ?

Posted by: mgphoto Jul 21 2023, 09:28 AM

The temps are different, the 123 displays the temperature of the distributor, the cabin gauge reads oil temperature as does the dipstick which can go much higher than the 210* where the 123 operates between 175 and 210*F.

Posted by: Porschef Jul 21 2023, 10:58 AM

Yes, now I do remember there being a potential problem with them running too hot, although I’ve never had an issue with that

Posted by: nivekdodge Aug 19 2023, 07:32 PM

Yes I am trying to see where too hot is for the engine with the temp of the distributor and how that compares to the rest of the motor. What is too hot for a type4?

Kevin

Posted by: nditiz1 Aug 19 2023, 08:09 PM

Too hot is when your heads are cooking past 400. Stop reading oil temps and get a CHT under #3 plug.