another oil temp question ... Options

[SirAndy]

sooooo, i decided today to hook up the stock oil-temp gauge (the little one without numbers).

i tested the gauge (werks fine), i tested the wire all the way back to the sender, werks fine too.
i could NOT test the sender itself (duh, it's *IN* the engine right now).

then i took her for a drive, ran some errands, just around town, for about 30 minutes, no freeway or otherwise particular hard driving.

my question is:
what kind of oil temp should i see on a 80 deg. day after 30 minutes cruising around town ???
anyone here who can give me any references? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


the needle barely made it about 5mm to the right of the first white stripe.
that would indicate the engine wasn't even up to operating temps.
can this be right??? oh, forgot to mention, the thermostat is removed, full airflow to the oil-cooler at all times.

thanks,
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy

[Joseph Mills]

i could NOT test the sender itself (duh, it's *IN* the engine right now).

my question is:
what kind of oil temp should i see on a 80 deg. day after 30 minutes cruising around town ???

anyone here who can give me any references?  :confused:
oh, forgot to mention, the thermostat is removed, full airflow to the oil-cooler at all times.

I have a 2.0 with Euro P/C, hot cam & carbs. No thermo and full air to cooler. I just installed a new sensor & gauge.

30-60 minutes cruising around town, stop and go combined with some spirited pulls (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm seeing 180 to 200 on my gauge.

It's comforting to know what the oil temps are. However, I plan to fit a head temp gauge soon.

If you don't want to spend for a new sensor and indexed gauge, you have an alternative. But you already know this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Next oil change, pull the sensor, do the drill with hot water, etc. confirm and calibrate readings and mark your gauge.

Either way, you'll feel better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)