Another Engine Temp Question...

[HotWheels]

Is a meat thermometer in the radiator an accurate method for taking the temp on a bronco?

Thanx,

?:?

Mick

 

[yardegg]

Hotwheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, why would you want to know that for?
To answer, any thermometer with an accurate gauge will work, I just have to
know why a meat thermomoter ?

 

[SaddleUp]

Most of the parts stores sell a thermometer for this for about $5. Can't see why a meat thermometer wouldn't work though.

 

[NicksTrix]

anything that is accurate and in the temp scale you need will work.

 

[feitctaj]

ive been using the same meat thermometer since 78, it still works after one marriage and many a radiator, I have been eying the lazer temp readers though, wanting to know many differant temps.

 

[wildbill]

%) %) %) I used one on my truck but it realey fires up the wife good luck. Yes it will work just fine. ;D ;D ;D Bill %)

 

[70_Steve]

How do you like your engine??

I like mind medium rare! ;D

I also have a meat thermometer in my toolbox.

 

[Bruiser]

I realize this will pry sound stupid but where do you put the meat thermometer to check the temp? Do you take the cap off and put it in the coolant or stick it in the fins or.....?
Thanks,
Dan

 

[70_Steve]

Dunno about the others, but I lay mine along the top radiator hose. Wrap it with a shop rag to make sure the thermometer is at the same temp as the hose. Then I use a tie-wrap to keep it all in place.

 

[SeaBiscuit68]

I checked mine by pulling the radiator cap and inserting there. Both it and the gauge said 190. Reassuring. Did this after a full warmup obviously.

 

[HotWheels]

my gauge is waay off. 170 at the cap and 220 at the gauge....hmmmm...dakata digital here i come....

 

[70_Steve]

my gauge is waay off. 170 at the cap and 220 at the gauge....hmmmm...dakata digital here i come....

Check your other gauges and see if they're off as well. I've seen pictures of the back of the IVR (never noticed when I had my gauge cluster out) that showed an adjustment. If you find that your oil pressure and gas gauge are reading high as well, you might want to try to adjust the IVR.

Or you could just use this as an excuse for a new toy! ;D

 

[HotWheels]

Check your other gauges and see if they're off as well. I've seen pictures of the back of the IVR (never noticed when I had my gauge cluster out) that showed an adjustment. If you find that your oil pressure and gas gauge are reading high as well, you might want to try to adjust the IVR.

Or you could just use this as an excuse for a new toy! ;D

new toy it is!!!