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Old 06-12-2007, 10:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
Flyinhigh
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Default Re: DA 50 Cylinder Head TEMP

Quote: Originally Posted by Bryan Mailloux
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I just did mine on the weekend. I checked the front bulge on the case. I was getting 135 deg. Still running 32-1 penzoil. checked right after landing.
I've noticed some of these infra-red temp units need to be callibrated, and I'm inclined to argue with the manual sometimes (stubborn, I know). I like to keep my engine indoors for an extended period (overnight) to confirm approximate ambient temperature (whatever the house is, or about 74 degrees f) then I callibrate the temp unit until it reads the same. So far it is working out well. I can callibrate the same unit to read much less on an engine too hot to touch, so proper callibration is certainly imperitive for accurate readings.
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