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| torakki |
 Aug 13 2024, 08:33 PM
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I finally got the '74 2.0L running well and went for a 20-to-30-minute drive. Temps were in the upper 80s and I'm not sure if the car was getting to hot.
Since there are no digits on the gage, I need to ask. I found a drawing of gages, so I think I'm in the 240 area. Not sure if the temp was still going to rise since I was back at home. The photo is from the passenger seat but from driver side, the "P" was mostly covered by the needle. Am I still in the safe area? Thanks for any knowledge on this.   |
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| BeatNavy |
Aug 15 2024, 02:46 PM
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Good thread and of interest to me.
Another data point. My 2258 runs oil temps in the 230 to 240 range if I'm in stop and go traffic on a 85+ degree day. Once I get some motion and air movement under the car the rear mounted air cooler will drop it back to 210 to 220. I find lower (ish) RPM's and highway speeds cool the oil fastest. People worry about head temps at lower RPM's but mine rarely go above 300. The combustion chambers were coated when Len Hoffman did the head work. I probably need to stop stressing about the oil temps. |
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As long as it is NOT in the red, nothing to worry... Aug 14 2024, 11:14 AM 930cabman I have the factory temp gauge and a capillary tube... Aug 14 2024, 10:12 AM emerygt350 However ... If that is your oil temp, I would be c... Aug 14 2024, 03:39 PM torakki OK. lots of great info. I do personally like the ... Aug 14 2024, 08:19 PM wonkipop the thing about running at an ideal temp of 90C is... Aug 15 2024, 03:38 AM emerygt350 The fi cht is not useful for engine monitoring. Y... Aug 15 2024, 04:44 AM SKL1 When restoring my '73 2.0 several years ago I... Aug 15 2024, 11:08 AM Dave_Darling Hopefully they sent you a sender that is calibrate... Aug 15 2024, 01:39 PM emerygt350 Yeah, I like my low oil temps cause I hope they ca... Aug 15 2024, 06:50 PM |
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