<VV> Oil temperature measurement

[Jim Simpson]

I've seen a number of people mention oil temperatures on VV, but I'm 
not sure just what (meaning where) are these temperatures being 
measured.  How about it, where are you measuring oil temperature and 
what temperatures are you seeing.

I've got a temp sensor in the block, in the thin area down below the 
spark coil.  If I'm not mistaken this is the point where the oil 
temperature is about the highest -- right at the top of the oil in 
the sump where the hot oil of from the bearings, etc., is 
deposited.  I'm seeing up to about 250 - 265 during the summer on the 
highway.  It does take a while to get there -- at least 15 miles or 
perhaps more.

The heads are well deflashed and I've got an Otto Parts oil pan and 
valve covers along with an oil pickup that at (or near) the bottom of 
the pan.  Otherwise pretty much stock engine.

Jim Simpson
Group Corvair, '66 Corsa turbo.