Re: [alfa] Spider running temp

["Steven Leth" <alfa63@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just as another point of reference.  My '86 used to run in the same range
until I put a three row core in the radiator.  Now the range is between 165
and 195.

Steven

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Trent" <trentkc@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Cc: "Benjamin Kaupp" <bkaupp@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 7:51 PM
Subject: [alfa] Spider running temp


> At 12:15 AM 2/3/04 +0000, you wrote:
>
> >Oh, and is it normal for a '78 spider to run rock steady (ish) between
> >180 and 212 degrees, never going higher or lower (after warm up of
> >course)... Just installed a new thermostat and wondering if it's a bit
> >too high in the degrees department
>
> That is what my '73 spider runs April-October in Tennessee.  In my
> experience, the Spiders run hotter than 105/115 GTVs or Berlinas, because
> the airflow through the radiator is so much more restricted.  //kct
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