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Fresh rebuild, gas, 158 3cyl, got 1.4 hours on it and the temp gauge says I'm overheating - needle goes to the center of the red section on the right.
New (sparex) sending unit and gauge cluster.
Non-contact IR thermometer says 131 on the head, 145 at the top of the radiator, 112 at the bottom, didn't check the oil pan. Intake 119-128
Is this a matter of almost right parts or should it run cooler than this?
Did not check voltage at batt or wiring. Gen light flickers dimly while running. Is it a matter of too low of voltage?
Regulator is riveted shut Lucas unit. Manual shows adjusting the cutouts - do I drill the rivets or put a new one on?
New (sparex) sending unit and gauge cluster.
Non-contact IR thermometer says 131 on the head, 145 at the top of the radiator, 112 at the bottom, didn't check the oil pan. Intake 119-128
Is this a matter of almost right parts or should it run cooler than this?
Did not check voltage at batt or wiring. Gen light flickers dimly while running. Is it a matter of too low of voltage?
Regulator is riveted shut Lucas unit. Manual shows adjusting the cutouts - do I drill the rivets or put a new one on?