<VV> Oil Temp in the Desert

[Bob Gilbert]

On a related note, does anybody have an idea how accurate the head temp
sensor/gauge is? At 60 MPH, my 180 convertible peaks at about 400 but at 70
mph it does beyond to an estimated 425. I usually keep it about 60 or so for
that reason plus it's just more enjoyable to drive at that speed.

Are those temperatures I am seeing reasonable representations of reality?

Thanks,
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Smitty Smith
Sent: May-22-08 10:12 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Oil Temp in the Desert


    From: PatioMatt at aol.com
Funny.....
Smitty Smith tows a trailer with a Lakewood thru 110 F heat over the 
Rockies and survives...
  ---------------------------------
  Smitty Says:  So far all I have seen is talk about head temps.  I won't
try to explain it except for an excellent deflashing job but head temp has
never been a consideration for me under any conditions.  320-330 flat out
for hours in extreme heat.  My Spyder with the same head deflashing easily
hits 400 on the highway at 70-75.  My concern has always been oil temp and
has actually shut me down at times when it was over 100 degrees out.  Temps
over 150 at 50 mph.  This is with a 60 fan, big external oil cooler,
manifold covers off.  Again this is while hauling a hell of a big 1500 lb
barn door behind me.  Years ago I ran a late 95 stick shift under the same
conditions and had exactly the same story.  Going around the beltway of St
Louis one time when it was over 100° the oil went over 150 and I got off the
road and killed an hour before continuing.  The cyl temp never went over
320.

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