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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: BigDave LM6174 on September 16, 2015, 11:51:56 PM

Title: Temperature Gauge
Post by: BigDave LM6174 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?

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: Terry T 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"!

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: alohagreen on September 17, 2015, 12:53:46 AM

Quote from: BigDave LM6174 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?

ahhhhhh yep

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: joefrazer 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.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: Terry T 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.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: Fid on September 17, 2015, 09:11:46 AM

Ditto what Terry said - you're fine Dave.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge
Post by: BigDave LM6174 on September 17, 2015, 04:04:38 PM

Thanks guys, telling my friend where to go with his Chevy.  Lol