<VV> Temp Sensor Check

[MarK Durham]

Either way, to find if the system works, he has to heat up the sender. I've
done this with similar aircraft systems and heated the sender in oil with a
candy thermometer in it to verify temps. Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
On Mar 31, 2014 5:12 AM, <jvhroberts at aol.com> wrote:

> I think he's talking about the gauge sender, not the snap switch.
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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
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> 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
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> put Temp switch in center of oven with 2 wires  hanging out the closed
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> Turn oven on and  with an ohmmeter connected to the two wires.....  see
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> 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
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