<VV> Cylinder head temp thermister

[J R Read_HML]

Dave,

With the lower shrouds off, I need to drive a decent distance at highway 
speed to get the needle to come off of 200 when the outside temp is in the 
low 60s.  Maybe you need a hotter day or put the shrouds back on to really 
know if the thermister is working or not.

I lift the car on the rockers with a piece of wood between jack (4 inch cup) 
and car.  Do NOT lift the power train in order to lift the car.

Later, JR
CCE CORVANANTICS CORSA SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110 (shrouds on)
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140 (shrouds off)
Both with head temp gauges

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 2:50 AM
Subject: <VV> Cylinder head temp thermister


Hi guys,

Before my engine was rebuilt, the cylinder head temp gauge worked

 Is there any reason why I shouldn't run the
engine with the lower shroud off to warm up the head for another test?


Dave Thompson

63 Spyder



P.S. Is there a trick to jacking up the rear other than one side at a time?
It scares me to use a floor jack to lift the rear by the oil pan or
differential. Yes, I use jack stands for safety.