<VV> Normal engine temp?

[J R Read_HML]

I'd say that 300 - 350 is probably a fairly normal range depending on 
ambient air temp.  At 400, you want to start keeping an eye on things.  At 
450, there must be a problem.  At 500, things are beginning to melt.

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RKAT" <edbaloo@psouth.net>
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Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 6:52 PM
Subject: <VV> Normal engine temp?


> What temp should a Corvair 140 run at? I've never had a guage in a
> Corvair, now with the Corsa, I can actually keep an eye on it. While
> idling in the garage (yes, doors open), it got up to almost 300. It
> didn't seem that hot. Is that too high?
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