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RonnieJ
post Nov 18 2011, 10:56 AM
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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?
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post Nov 18 2011, 11:09 AM
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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.
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post Nov 18 2011, 11:28 AM
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Thanks Type47
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post Nov 18 2011, 04:11 PM
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270 to 380 is the normal operational range.
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post Nov 18 2011, 04:16 PM
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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.
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Nov 18 2011, 05:11 PM) *

270 to 380 is the normal operational range.


Good deal, I'm running about 310.
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