After a 12 yr rest, my Spit4 is back mobile. Took her on the short drive to work on Friday (4 miles). It was a hot day (22C) so I wasnt suprised that the temp guage got mid way between the vertical and the H.
Drove back around lunchtime, temp about 25C and she went up to the H after about 3 miles. I have an additional fan fitted but this didnt make much difference to the guage. Took it really easy getting home. Didnt notice any steam or any leaking from the overflow pipe. On Saturday checked the water levels and no noticeable decline in the volume in the expansion tank. Did do a complete change of cooling system fluid before putting her on the road, also changed the thermostat. Am leaning towards it being the guage as I would expect to have had her boiling up at that sort of temp. Also shouldnt there have been a drop in coolant level? Have ordered a new temperature sender unit, just in case its that. Any ideas? Cheers Martin '63 Spit4 PS - saw a French Blue Spitfire IV on Thursday around Trowbrige, Wilts. If this was you, pls get in touch. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.489 / Virus Database: 288 - Release Date: 10/06/03 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
