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Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:44:13 -0500
...Use the afforementioned deep fryer to heat the paraffin wax and mineral oil to about 200F (use a candy or meat thermometer) and then...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:14:12 +0000
...They are shipping me a replacement adapter and some more > refrigerant. > > I borrowed a digital thermometer the next day, started the engine and ran...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Added new remote thermometer > > . New LED Light Bulbs in H4 Headlights > > . License Plate Bulb holders sand blasted and re-wired, placed in > custom digital...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:34:04 -0700
...That should work, right? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Short of removing the thermostat, boiling it in a pot of water and >>>>>>> watching/measuring with a thermometer, I would...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
...The temp of the coolant was only about 175-185F, as checked with the infrared thermometer. Maybe I will try again this afternoon, after...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:37:39 -0400
...That should work, right? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> Short of removing the thermostat, boiling it in a pot of water and >>>>>>> watching/measuring with a thermometer, I would...
Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 08:22:59 -0700
...a Fridgemate fan inside. Thermostat > set to about 11 o'clock. Thermometer on the floor of the fridge. > > Empty fridge: about 28 degrees in...
Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 13:57:40 -0400
...I’m now curious about other temperatures and will get out my talking IR thermometer and have some fun. The transmission temp is my...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:59:11 -0400
...I doubted the gauge so I pulled out my 3M >Non Contact Thermometer and it shows EVERYTHING seams fine, block and >coolant hoses are...
Re: 89 syncro westy ac fixed (correctly this time)
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:54:41 -1000
...First I wouldn't trust a bulb thermometer or even a cheap digital to more than 10 degrees and the volume of air at...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sat, 12 May 2007 13:55:27 -0700
...Luckily, Tabe send me an email so I could borrow his pressure gauge and IR thermometer. here is the reading (use timed new roman...
Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 22:46:46 -0500
...shops measure the temperature is with an infrared <DIV></DIV>>thermometer. You point it at anything and it gives you its temperature. <DIV...
Re: Refrigerator Fans
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:18:47 -0700
...a switch. > Result...the inside temp increased! (i have a digital thermometer to monitor the > inside temp) these were the little radio shack CPU...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:00:19 +0000
...Also...it's important to have a thermometer handy for ambient temperatures, and then use one of those handy charts available online for R...
Re: Mini Fridge
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:13:58 -0500
...Butter > taken from my freezer and put into the refrigerator just before I leave > stays hard in the refrigerator. > > I keep a thermometer in...
Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:17:57 -0700
...Beer (home brew only) + exposed and backup film rolls, wireless remote thermometer (main unit that displays temp on corner of front dash) >LITTLE DOOR...
Re: Spooked!-temp gauge-oip pressure problems.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:55:29 -0400
...Get some means to test actual coolant temp such as an infrared thermometer. Normal gauge position should be at or at the top of...
Re: Halon Fire Extinguishers in Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:05:58 -0800
...Last May/June on a trip to Arizona I had the remote sensor of a digital meat thermometer in the engine compartment... it never...
Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:31:46 -0700
...air type, coil oil cooler, I probably will |> get an oil thermometer, but perhaps from this source: |> |> http://www.dakotadigital.com/ |> |> Don't KNOW...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:20:18 -0700
...ve been comfy heading west in late afternoon past a bank thermometer that read 103F. �That was a hot night camping, but the drive...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:15:58 -0500
...Tachometer! >>> >>> So many gauges on these old VW’s! >>> >>> But no Thermometer! >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 8, 2021, at 2:26 PM...
Re: Porta Potties / Heating / Radiator Bleeding / MB Vito {Long}
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:54:45 -0600
...It runs off the gaz and auxiliary battery, and works fine takes > about half an hour before the thermometer hits 80f. However, I would...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:49:17 -0700
...I did mount a voltmeter next to the water level/ battery monitor panel, using one of those Radio Shack indoor/outdoor thermometers with built...
Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:06:45 -0500
...Tuesday morning was 15F according to the thermometer at my house. The engine has the 15w-50 used for the last two Florida trips...
Some what of a shake down run and small trip report to Cross Lake MN
Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 09:47:03 -0500
...I want to install an eyeglass holder, small digital alarm clock and maybe a thermometer there. You wouldn't see the stuff, when the...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:35:43 -0400
...They are shipping me a > replacement adapter and some more refrigerant. > > I borrowed a digital thermometer the next day, started the engine and > ran...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:05:58 +0000
...Tachometer! >>> >>> So many gauges on these old VW’s! >>> >>> But no Thermometer! >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 8, 2021, at 2:26 PM...
Inspected radiator in place with endoscope Was: Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:15:59 +0000
...As it was warming up I monitored the temp of the various parts with an IR thermometer. While warming up the coolant out pipe...
Re: Westy cabinet use
Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:41:40 -0800
...Beer (home brew only) + exposed and backup film rolls, wireless remote thermometer (main unit that displays temp on corner of front dash) >LITTLE DOOR...
Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:07:50 -0700
...curious about other temperatures and will get out my talking IR > thermometer and have some fun. > > The transmission temp is my highest reading. It...
Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:31:05 -0500
...3 winters now and NO CREOSOTE!! Enough of it will get > the flue thermometer up to 800 degrees right quickly. I was always > under...
nice idea - seems appropriate to our bunch :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 23:13:06 -0500
...Throughout the day, the air conditioning system pumped cool refreshing air onto us even as the exterior thermometer reading constantly hung near or above...
re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
...If you don't have a 2 channel pyrometer, get a cheap indoor/outdoor digital thermometer. They are thermistor based so they are not...
Re: A Homemade Waxoyl Experiment.........
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:55:44 -0500
...Use the afforementioned deep fryer to heat the paraffin wax and mineral oil to about 200F (use a candy or meat thermometer) and then...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
...plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) > > . Added new remote thermometer > > . New LED Light Bulbs in H4 Headlights > > . License Plate Bulb holders sand...
Suggestions to improve Westy A/C airflow
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:29:53 -0700
...Before you start, measure the outlet air temperature with a reliable thermometer. Compare this to the overall interior air temperature. The difference could be...
Re: Reformatted Re: Lola's first test trip:
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 00:21:02 -0400
...I have a >fridge thermometer in there to check. It is working. Also the night >before I use my multimeter and check the aux...
Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:45:01 -0800
...My indoor thermometer was telling me it was 72-75 degs inside the Westy, while 42-51 degs outside. Quite comfortable I must say...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:22:51 -0500
...Tachometer! > >>> >>> So many gauges on these old VW’s! > >>> >>> But no Thermometer! > >>> >>> > >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> >>> > >>> >>>> On Dec 8, 2021, at 2:26 PM...
Re: Solar Shower &Water Storage Tank for Luggage Bin
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:57:08 -0800
...bring the temperature up to my comfort zone. (the built in thermometer in the bag helps me get the right temperature) Bill -----Original Message...
Pfeiffer report (yes, another one!)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 13:26:18 -0800 (PST)
...My thermometer went down to a comfortable 50 degrees overnight. Breakfast was supplied the next morning by Jeff and his dutch oven - Thanks Jeff...
Re: which catalytic heater?
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 22:32:13 -0800
...in about 15 minutes as > monitored by my little stickon LCD thermometer mounted to the overhead shelf > (about a buck at Kmart BTW!) It...
Short Trip Report w/ PopUp Camper
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 21:22:49 +0000
...The trip down was brutally hot, with thermometers showing 99F on Saturday. With the windows down, it seemed like somebody had a hairdryer turned...
Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Jan 2016 09:58:27 -0500
...Tuesday morning was 15F according to the thermometer at my house. The engine has the 15w-50 used for the last two Florida trips...
Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:26:19 -0500
...I kept a thermometer in my Dometic for a while, and measured temperatures from -2 C (too cold) to 6 C. I'm sure...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:49:35 -0700
...ve been comfy heading west in late afternoon past a bank thermometer that read 103F. That was a hot night camping, but the drive...
Cairo Report: The Trip Home
Historical mailing list - Stebbins
Fri, 25 May 2001 12:42:36 +0300
...For the humans, we have a thermometer, aspirin, cold pills, diarrhea pills, band-aids & antiseptic ointment and even hemorrhoid cream (we�ll be sitting...
Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:27:56 -0500
...seat. > Optima deep cycle secondary battery inside rear cabinetry > Indoor/outdoor thermometer with "outdoor" sensor inside fridge. > Internal fridge fan > Aux 12V power outlets...
Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:44:33 -0600
...I kept a thermometer in my Dometic for a while, and > measured temperatures from -2 C (too cold) to 6 C. I'm sure...
Re: Dometic
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Wed, 24 May 2006 00:36:18 -0400
...the fridge a have been monitoring the >> action on a household thermometer which has a memory function that >> allows you to check min and...
Re: Spooked!-temp gauge-oip pressure problems.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:11:11 -0500
...Get some means to test actual > coolant temp such as an infrared thermometer. Normal gauge position should > be at or at the top of...
Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
...The best way to measure the temperature is by using little thermometers with probes that are attached on the ends of wires attached to...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:00:15 -0700
...the same setup as testing the FLAPS gauge, a reference meat thermometer and the sender in a kettle of water, the VDO gauge seems...
Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:02:53 -0600
...A thermometer will reveal this. So, it may be colder or warmer in a given spot compared to another nearby given spot, and since...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:15:26 -0800
...battery monitor panel, > using one of those Radio Shack indoor/outdoor thermometers with built-in > battery voltmeter-monitors and digital clock. A SPDT toggle...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
...Also...it's important to have a thermometer handy for ambient temperatures, and then use one of those handy charts available online for R...
Brick Tour Packing List!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
...sting things, antiseptic, antiobiotic, bandages, dramamine, fist aid manual, gauze, tape, thermometer, tweezers, needle, anti-acid, stuff for nausea and diarrhea, cortisone cream. Personal...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:06:02 -0500
...ve been comfy heading west in late afternoon past a bank thermometer that read 103F. That was a hot night camping, but the drive...
Re: [vanagon] R-12 alternative Update
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 03:40:18 -0400
...plus degree's here for the last two days--- The digital thermometer permanently positioned in my rear vents of my 87 Westy read 36...
O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor-follow up, still having problems
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:17:12 -0500
...I remember testing the one that I replaced in a pot of water with my ohm meter and an accurate thermometer and finding no...