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Mail From: cwdaniel (Cliff Daniel)

Finally! I have the Wife's chariot on the road, shaking it down and solving
the bugs you get after such a major overhaul.

Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm relying
on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4 gauge.
Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all stock
and bored .030 over.

Anyone have an idea what the temp range is on the dash gauge?

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Mail From: TXarsoncop ((email redacted))


In a message dated 7/17/2004 7:46:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
(email redacted) writes:

Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm relying
on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4 gauge.
Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all stock
and bored .030 over.


I don't know which year Mustang you own but on my '64.5 the manual states
that as long as the needle is in the lined area the temp is ok. When the
needle points to the extreme left/right that's when you're supposed to worry.
Being in south central TX I worry about engine temps too. I don't feel safe
when the needle gets that close to too hot. Where your gauge is reading you
should be ok.

bill
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Mail From: walt.boeninger (Walt Boeninger)

My 67 428 runs at 3/4 usually.

At 105 ambient, I'd be happy....


Cliff Daniel wrote:

> Finally! I have the Wife's chariot on the road, shaking it down and solving
> the bugs you get after such a major overhaul.
>
> Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm relying
> on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4 gauge.
> Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all stock
> and bored .030 over.
>
> Anyone have an idea what the temp range is on the dash gauge?
>
>

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Mail From: psawyer (Dr. Paul R. Sawyer)

W--

I have a nice cold running 289 if you want to swap for that hot ol' 428!

8)

--Paul

On Jul 19, 2004, at 12:18 PM, Walt Boeninger wrote:

> My 67 428 runs at 3/4 usually.
>
> At 105 ambient, I'd be happy....
>
>
> Cliff Daniel wrote:
>
>> Finally! I have the Wife's chariot on the road, shaking it down and
>> solving
>> the bugs you get after such a major overhaul.
>> Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm
>> relying
>> on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4
>> gauge.
>> Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all
>> stock
>> and bored .030 over.
>> Anyone have an idea what the temp range is on the dash gauge?
>
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Mail From: W427 (David)

Use a long-tip cooking thermometer in the top of the rad at full temp to
verify. Be sure to first test and adjust the thermometer in boiling
water. Second, start with a cold engine and no radiator cap. Carefully
dip the thermometer in the circulating water when at full temp. Hanging
the thermometer from a coat hanger wire may help. Be careful.
HTH,
David



(email redacted) wrote:

> In a message dated 7/17/2004 7:46:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
> (email redacted) writes:
>
> Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm
> relying
> on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4
> gauge.
> Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all
> stock
> and bored .030 over.
>
> I don't know which year Mustang you own but on my '64.5 the manual
> states that as long as the needle is in the lined area the temp is ok.
> When the needle points to the extreme left/right that's when you're
> supposed to worry. Being in south central TX I worry about engine temps
> too. I don't feel safe when the needle gets that close to too hot.
> Where your gauge is reading you should be ok.
>
> bill
>
>
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Mail From: cwdaniel (Cliff Daniel)

Thanks for the input, my car is a 66 I guess it's a similar setup.
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Subject: Re: [CM] How hot is hot?


In a message dated 7/17/2004 7:46:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
(email redacted) writes:
Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm
relying
on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4
gauge.
Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all
stock
and bored .030 over.
I don't know which year Mustang you own but on my '64.5 the manual states
that as long as the needle is in the lined area the temp is ok. When the
needle points to the extreme left/right that's when you're supposed to
worry. Being in south central TX I worry about engine temps too. I don't
feel safe when the needle gets that close to too hot. Where your gauge is
reading you should be ok.

bill
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Mail From: cwdaniel (Cliff Daniel)

Well that gets you an idea of the heat, but with the cap on and pressurized,
the temp will climb from there.

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Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 10:34 AM
To: A list for owners of Classic Mustangs
Subject: Re: [CM] How hot is hot?


Use a long-tip cooking thermometer in the top of the rad at full temp to
verify. Be sure to first test and adjust the thermometer in boiling
water. Second, start with a cold engine and no radiator cap. Carefully
dip the thermometer in the circulating water when at full temp. Hanging
the thermometer from a coat hanger wire may help. Be careful.
HTH,
David



(email redacted) wrote:

> In a message dated 7/17/2004 7:46:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
> (email redacted) writes:
>
> Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm
> relying
> on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4
> gauge.
> Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all
> stock
> and bored .030 over.
>
> I don't know which year Mustang you own but on my '64.5 the manual
> states that as long as the needle is in the lined area the temp is ok.
> When the needle points to the extreme left/right that's when you're
> supposed to worry. Being in south central TX I worry about engine temps
> too. I don't feel safe when the needle gets that close to too hot.
> Where your gauge is reading you should be ok.
>
> bill
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
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> (email redacted)
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Mail From: cwdaniel (Cliff Daniel)

Ok I'm happy
Just wait until I charge the 134a A/C system. I hope it can take it.

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Boeninger
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 10:19 AM
To: A list for owners of Classic Mustangs
Subject: Re: [CM] How hot is hot?


My 67 428 runs at 3/4 usually.

At 105 ambient, I'd be happy....


Cliff Daniel wrote:

> Finally! I have the Wife's chariot on the road, shaking it down and
solving
> the bugs you get after such a major overhaul.
>
> Since I haven't found the right set of real gauges to put in it, I'm
relying
> on the dash cluster. Running down the road it's pointing around 3/4 gauge.
> Keep in mind I'm in Phoenix and it's about 105 today. My 289 is all stock
> and bored .030 over.
>
> Anyone have an idea what the temp range is on the dash gauge?
>
>

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Mail From: W427 (David)

Acutally, it is relative, as the thermometer can be compared to your
referenceless (is that a word?) gauge sweep. You could test at various
points to extrapolate additional points on the gauge. Does that make
more sense? I did this win a similar situ and found that particular
engine didn't run any hotter with the cap on or off. With the allowable
manufacturing errors in sensors and gauges factored with age, wire and
connector condition, plotting the gauge might give some peace of mind.
YMMV,
David

Cliff Daniel wrote:
> Well that gets you an idea of the heat, but with the cap on and pressurized,
> the temp will climb from there.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: (email redacted)
> [mailtoemail redacted)]On Behalf Of David
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 10:34 AM
> To: A list for owners of Classic Mustangs
> Subject: Re: [CM] How hot is hot?
>
>
> Use a long-tip cooking thermometer in the top of the rad at full temp to
> verify. Be sure to first test and adjust the thermometer in boiling
> water. Second, start with a cold engine and no radiator cap. Carefully
> dip the thermometer in the circulating water when at full temp. Hanging
> the thermometer from a coat hanger wire may help. Be careful.
> HTH,
> David