Re: Temperature Gauge

[Malcolm Taylor]

Dear Thom,

I fitted a temperature sensor into the cylinder head rear cover plate about 2 years ago and the Fahrenheit gauge is mounted below the dash, although I didn't think of making it swing. It works well and although I aim for a 'working temperature' of 190-200 degrees F I rarely reach this in the rather cold climate of the north of England (except in summer traffic jams). I have removed the XPAG's original fan blades and use a manually controlled electric fan. The radiator was re-cored several years ago and my experience seems to indicate that originally the XPAG was probably over- rather than under- cooled for UK use. I would welcome the opinion of more experienced members on the operating temperature - my 'common sense' tells me to look for the temperature which will allow the engine to function efficiently without boiling the coolant.

Best wishes,

Malcolm Taylor

[LuckyFloridaLin@aol.com]

Dear Malcom; Many thanks for your input We hope this works for us. I love the look of the Boyce Meter,but this a more realistic approach to protection for this jewel of an engine. A swing down gauge during driving will retain the "original" look- I hope. We have a gentleman down here in the Kingdom of Chad who makes quality leather gaiters and bonnet belts. Iam 6 and 7,s about the belt for the TC because of rubbing on the paint. I really like the anachronistic classic effect of the belt He says this rub problem is resolved by using glove on the underside. Do you see such an arrangement in the UK. Tally Ho! Thom Collins

[idle-hour@att.net]

Listers, I have unearthed a combination radiator cap ornament/temperature gauge which is in the form of a silver metal MG, with the letters outlined in black enamel, with the M and the G flanking a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius from 20 to 100, designed to be installed in a radiator cap (by drilling one hole). It is in new condition, complete with attached brass probe, securing nut, and gaskets (washers). The foot of the temperature gauge is engraved "88" and the base is engraved "MG VA." Provenance and origin unknown. Pictures available off-list if there is any interest in the asking price of $100. John S. Rode [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]