[DeTomaso] MANGUSTA CORROSION PREVENTION / Dick Ruzzin

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/07 9:40:47, zumzum at cox.net writes:

<< there is no true exception to the rule, if you have a 180 stat, then it 
will open and flow that temp water. 

>>>It does.

>If your gauge reads 140 then these items need to be dealt with. Is temp 
sensor and or gauge working correctly? 

>>>Yup--in fact I changed both the gauge and the t-stat thinking there was 
something wrong, when there wasn't.  I finally bought a laser temp gun to verify 
that the readings are correct.

> Where is the temp sensor located?  It should always be at the intake 
frontal top.  

>>>Yes, it is.

>Is the stat doing its job correctly? My Ghiblis have  a dual thermostat 
setup so to cover any stat faults and when open, to flow a much higher volume of 
water  than asingle so overheating would not happen. Since my car has only   
3507.   miles,  rust is not a problem. I may make a dual stat housing for these 
prior stated reasons. Use a temp gun and measure your true temp, you may 
surprised to find your gauge system is off. >>

>>>Nope, it's right on.  Water enters the radiator at 180-190 degrees, and 
exits the radiator at about 140 degrees.  It must be a VERY effective 
radiator!!!  I can only guess that the water is getting to the temp gauge on the return 
leg of the journey?

Mike