<VV> Temp Sensor Check

[shortle]

But awhile back he was asking questions about installing a Corsa dash in his Monza. Then he went away. Maybe he'll come back this time and explain just what it is he is trying to figure out.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Becker <jim.becker at verizon.net>
>Sent: Mar 31, 2014 6:45 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Temp Sensor Check
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>He said Monza.  They came with a switch/light, not a gauge.
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>Jim Becker
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>From: <jvhroberts at aol.com>
>Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 5:27 AM
>To: <patiomatt at aol.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: <VV> Temp Sensor Check
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>> I think he's talking about the gauge sender, not the snap switch.
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>> John Roberts
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
>> To: virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Sun, Mar 30, 2014 9:52 pm
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Temp Sensor Check
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>> Hi - What is the process of checking the head temp. sensor to see if it's
>> operational? I did not see a test procedure in the shop manual.  This is 
>> on a
>> 1966 110 HP Monza. Thanks.
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>>  You need a calibrated oven and fixture to do it properly...  BUT
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>> If you have a newer digital oven....... attach 2 wires...one to terminal 
>> and
>> clamp the other to the threaded portion..
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>> put Temp switch in center of oven with 2 wires  hanging out the closed 
>> door.
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>> Turn oven on and  with an ohmmeter connected to the two wires.....  see 
>> what
>> temp the internal contact closes....  SB  475f -525F  depending on model.
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>> NOTE:  as they age they trigger at a lower temp.... fail safe!!
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>>
>> Matt Nall
>> Charleston, Oregon
>> http://tinyurl.com/The-Corvair-Patio
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>> http://tinyurl.com/Matts-Tech-Pages
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