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BigDave LM6174

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Temperature Gauge
« on: September 16, 2015, 11:51:56 PM »
Here is a photo of the temp gauge in my 52 HJ after a nice cruise of couple miles to run a
Errand and back.  My Chevy friend thinks it is running too warm.  Is this where you all see the gauge in you HJ'S?
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Terry T

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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2015, 12:49:05 AM »
As Cigar Dave would say..."If your wife doesn't like the brand of cigar that you smoke---get a new wife"!

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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2015, 12:53:46 AM »
Here is a photo of the temp gauge in my 52 HJ after a nice cruise of couple miles to run a
Errand and back.  My Chevy friend thinks it is running too warm.  Is this where you all see the gauge in you HJ'S?

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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2015, 04:41:36 AM »
Anywhere at half or below is fine. Too low, however, and the engine is running too cool and is not as efficient.

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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2015, 06:51:52 AM »
My Darrin gauge reads at the 75% point...Henry J, 60%.

Using a non-contacting/infrared thermometer both show 180 deg.--thermostat opening.

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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2015, 09:11:46 AM »
Ditto what Terry said - you're fine Dave.
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Re: Temperature Gauge
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2015, 04:04:38 PM »
Thanks guys, telling my friend where to go with his Chevy.  Lol
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