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| 914itis |
 Mar 13 2011, 05:07 PM
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My oil temp gauge stays at about 70% is that normal? i also have an engine temp on spark plug # 3 it stays at 350...
this is about a 75 miles drive, mostly going uphill, the waeter is 50 degrees Attached image(s) 
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| VaccaRabite |
Mar 14 2011, 07:49 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
As soon as you stop (like at a light) your oil temps drop by 1/2?
Did I read that right? Zach |
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| 914itis |
Mar 14 2011, 10:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 14 2011, 09:49 AM)  As soon as you stop (like at a light) your oil temps drop by 1/2? Did I read that right? Zach no, I stoped at a rest area for 10 minutes and when I start the car again it went back below the half.. as soon as I start driving it climbs back up slowly, but never pass the mark as shown in the picture. unless I have it wired wrong. the wire that I connected is coming from the switch or sensor that is under the engine. I do noticed that there is another one right next to the dizzy...Please advise. |
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| Ferg |
Mar 14 2011, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(ppetion @ Mar 14 2011, 08:48 AM) QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 14 2011, 09:49 AM) As soon as you stop (like at a light) your oil temps drop by 1/2? Did I read that right? Zach no, I stoped at a rest area for 10 minutes and when I start the car again it went back below the half.. as soon as I start driving it climbs back up slowly, but never pass the mark as shown in the picture. unless I have it wired wrong. the wire that I connected is coming from the switch or sensor that is under the engine. I do noticed that there is another one right next to the dizzy...Please advise. If the gauge is reading correctly,you are too hot! If the needle is touching any part of the "P" on the word "temp" you are 240-250ish This gauge correct? Attached image(s) 
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| 914itis |
Mar 14 2011, 12:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Mar 14 2011, 01:32 PM) QUOTE(ppetion @ Mar 14 2011, 08:48 AM) QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 14 2011, 09:49 AM) As soon as you stop (like at a light) your oil temps drop by 1/2? Did I read that right? Zach no, I stoped at a rest area for 10 minutes and when I start the car again it went back below the half.. as soon as I start driving it climbs back up slowly, but never pass the mark as shown in the picture. unless I have it wired wrong. the wire that I connected is coming from the switch or sensor that is under the engine. I do noticed that there is another one right next to the dizzy...Please advise. If the gauge is reading correctly,you are too hot! If the needle is touching any part of the "P" on the word "temp" you are 240-250ish This gauge correct? Michael, the needle stops between the M and The P, leaning on ythe P what is considered normal temp? |
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ppetion oil gauge Mar 13 2011, 05:07 PM
Ian Stott I think your temperature gauge is reading a bit hi... Mar 13 2011, 06:53 PM
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I think your temperature gauge is reading a bit h... Mar 13 2011, 08:43 PM ppetion
I think your temperature gauge is reading a bit ... Mar 14 2011, 06:47 AM Dave_Darling
keep in mind that it is the oil temperature.. and... Mar 14 2011, 05:16 PM ppetion
keep in mind that it is the oil temperature.. an... Mar 14 2011, 07:21 PM Black22 I'm not sure any one of us can answer this cor... Mar 14 2011, 11:41 AM ppetion
I'm not sure any one of us can answer this co... Mar 14 2011, 12:32 PM Ferg Only way to know for sure if gauge is reading corr... Mar 14 2011, 01:08 PM Vacca Rabite I have a dipstick thermometer too. Highly suggest ... Mar 14 2011, 01:13 PM Root_Werks I'm not sure this has a quick and easy answer.... Mar 14 2011, 03:24 PM SLITS Dave, I hope he means the little aluminum flapper ... Mar 14 2011, 05:48 PM Dave_Darling The following page has a drawing of the cooling fl... Mar 14 2011, 09:30 PM ppetion
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