I recentely have the red car running again. went back to stock 2056cc with heat exchangers and 44 webers.
Question now is oil temp. I think i installed the wrong sender for the VDO. The gauge reads 250 degrees at hot. What is the normal running temp on our cars and how can I check the temp without removing the taco plate?. I tired a priometer and it read 160 degrees at the dipstict at 250+ at the guage. I am running Brad Penn start up oil, and do not want to drain until break in is done.......

I use the dip stick thermometer made by Mainlybydesign to verify...

See: http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/engin...s.html#dipstick

I spoke to the guy @ Mainely and he is no longer making the type 4 dip stick thermometer. What about putting a thermocouple down the dip stick tube to the exact same depth?

David

So the car is running cooler and happier now. Dave is smiling along the road!

He must have started making them again. I received mine last week.