Where did you install the head temp sensor? You may be getting false readings. Adam P ))><(( Charleston,SC Coburn, WV "Mountaineers are always free" ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil cain" <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: Cylinder head temp?
>I am driving a 1980 westy, engine 4000 since a > complete overhaul. all the cooling tin is on and > sealed, fuel injected, timing correct, hi-test gas. > the running temp on the head at 60MPH is around > 425-450, if I pull a light hill the temp will go to > 500-550 and higher if I pushed it instead of backing > off, if this temp was correct I should have dropped a > valve by now, what could be wrong with the system to > cause such temps. Phil > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Music Unlimited > Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. > http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ > |
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