on the 1915 type 1 motor does any one know the different readings on the oil temp gauge. as to how far over the needle normally runs when you are on the xway crusing along at say 3500 rpm in 80 degree wheather. thanks bill
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on the 1915 type 1 motor does any one know the different readings on the oil temp gauge. as to how far over the needle normally runs when you are on the xway crusing along at say 3500 rpm in 80 degree wheather. thanks bill
Almost impossible to tell, since the gauge senders vary a lot, as does each gauge.
The best way to tell what the heck is going on is to get a dip stick thermometer (or borrow one from a friend), stick it down the dipstick tube and see what it says. Doing that, you can "calibrate" your electric gauge with simple magic marker lines on the face.
You want it to be under 210F when on a turnpike, and under 200F-sih around town.
The dipstick thermometer a lot of us use is from http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/engine_components.html#dipstick
The best way to tell what the heck is going on is to get a dip stick thermometer (or borrow one from a friend), stick it down the dipstick tube and see what it says. Doing that, you can "calibrate" your electric gauge with simple magic marker lines on the face.
You want it to be under 210F when on a turnpike, and under 200F-sih around town.
The dipstick thermometer a lot of us use is from http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/engine_components.html#dipstick
I am supposing that the only difference between their dipstick gauges is the length? My existing dipstick has a file mark on it to mark correct oil level. Guess I would send them an overall length dimension?
If diameter and/or sealing is also an issue, which is the correct part for a Type IV with upright conversion?
If diameter and/or sealing is also an issue, which is the correct part for a Type IV with upright conversion?
Dave:
Yes, they're different length with different mark levels for the correct oil level. I got the type 1 for mine, but then made a different mark on it cuz I didn't like the level of the first one I think Bill Drayer did the same thing.
For a type 4 I believe they sell a stick for a 914...that should do.
Yes, they're different length with different mark levels for the correct oil level. I got the type 1 for mine, but then made a different mark on it cuz I didn't like the level of the first one I think Bill Drayer did the same thing.
For a type 4 I believe they sell a stick for a 914...that should do.