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Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:03:52 -0500
...The > > thermometer read about 80 degrees and it was quite humid. The test was > > performed on a DynoJet 284C dyno. > > > > The stock Boston Bob...
Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:58:10 -0700
...Use a good thermometer and note the starting and steady state environment. Steady state is where the Dometic is holding at operating temperature for...
Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:17:04 -0800
...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:Troubleshooting Overheating
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:35:41 -0700 (PDT)
...in the heat yet. >I guess I could possibly get a thermometer and drop it down into the=20 >dipstick hole and get some...
Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:48:03 -0600
...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: AC Question
Historical mailing list - David M
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:23:40 -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...
San Diego trip report
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:52:36 -0700
...Was hot in N.Cal, measured max of 39C on my Ikea digital thermometer. Tried a relative humidity measurement by wrapping exterior probe with...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:29:29 +0000
...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: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:30:44 -0700
...the pipe next to the high-side fitting using an infrared thermometer. As you slowly leak in Propane, you watch the R12 *temperature* scale...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:41:29 -0400
...Also...it's important to have a thermometer handy for ambient temperatures, and then use one of those handy charts available online for R...
first trip in newly restored van. Verdict is still out if Westy will stay...
Historical mailing list - shawn feller
Mon, 15 May 2006 20:18:36 -0400
...My inferred thermometer showed OK temps on the hoses and the front fan cycling was minimal so there were no major concerns I could...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
...Check the temp of the thermostat housing with your IR thermometer and compare the readings to the chart in the Bentley. Warm it up...
Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
Tue, 22 Nov 94 11:37:00 CST
...Testing the thermostat You can check yourself with a thermometer if the thermostat opens at the proper temperature. Here are the data: starts to...
Re: Questions: 1.9l Turbo Diesel Westy running hot. Weak cooling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:09:56 -0700
...Never had that before. > > Temp readings were taken with an IR thermometer while van was still. > > In your set of tests below it passes...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -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: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:55:25 -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: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 May 2007 08:24:54 -0400
...For checking oil and case temperatures, an infrared thermometer will get you close enough. Some experience will tell you what areas to aim it...
About head temp & oil temp reading! Air cooled stuff (My Conclusion)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 10:14:44 -0500
...This gauge also act like an outside thermometer, without opening a windows we did know that the outside temp was going down when the...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:36:05 -0700
...the pipe next to the high-side fitting using an infrared thermometer. As you slowly leak in Propane, you watch the R12 *temperature* scale...
Re: AC Conv: R12 to R134A, long, Larry A.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:28:16 -0500
...I took it for a short drive and stopped in a parking lot to check with a thermometer. With the temp control at max...
Re: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:03:41 -0500
...Again the Bentley gives you a proceedure for checking temps with a primitive looking thermometer. Problems I've seen: I have had the pressure...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:47:12 +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...
thermostat soup too
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
Fri, 14 May 2004 12:17:04 -0400
...Bought an infrared thermometer so I could better tell what was going on. Could tell when the thermostat opened and closed. I'm generally...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:45:13 -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: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
...Check the temp of the thermostat housing with your IR thermometer and compare the readings to the chart in the Bentley. Warm it up...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:56:15 -0400
...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: RX7 Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:22:13 -0500
...The *Martha Stewart* candy thermometer readings was a real eye opener for me since it gave me "here and now readings" after a long...
Re: Questions: 1.9l Turbo Diesel Westy running hot. Weak cooling?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:36:47 -0700
...Using an IR thermometer to measure the temp of the coolant I get: > Coolant to radiator: 90-92C > Coolant from radiator: 75-80C > Outside...
Re: AC Conv: R12 to R134A, long, Larry A.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:18:46 -0500
...I took it for a short drive and stopped > in a parking lot to check with a thermometer. With the temp control at max...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:35:32 -0700
...the engine, take the temp of the radiator with an infrared thermometer, watching the temp gauge, and, according to my theory, when the gauge...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:08:32 -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: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:51:12 -0500
...gives you a proceedure for checking temps with a primitive >looking thermometer. > >Problems I've seen: > >I have had the pressure cap cause one...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -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: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 May 2004 08:41:33 -0500
...Likewise, they have a small & cheap "meat" thermometer that will tell you vent temps inside the car. 19) Replace all R-12 compressor labels...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:24:23 -0700
...the > engine, take the temp of the radiator with an infrared thermometer, > watching the temp gauge, and, according to my theory, when the gauge...
hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:10:57 -0500
...Sure-Lite ignition system gets it burning and the Accu-Temp thermometer letrs you know what's going on under the hood. Another feature...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:49:05 -0400
Mike, I always bring a non-contact thermometer to check the wheel temps, sometimes a brake caliper will seize up, and if you see...
Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:16:43 -0700
...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: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:28:03 +0000
...Todd '88 Westy -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> > Mike, > > I always bring a non-contact thermometer to check the wheel temps...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:34 -0700
...the > engine, take the temp of the radiator with an infrared thermometer, > watching the temp gauge, and, according to my theory, when the gauge...
Winter Camping Heat & Water Tank
Historical mailing list
Fri, 09 Sep 94 18:52:08 EDT
...I keep track myself by means of a Radio Shack thermometer with probe (Cat No. 63-854). It is normal in winter for the...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -0500
...Likewise, they have a small & cheap "meat" thermometer that will tell you vent temps inside the car. 19) Replace all R-12 compressor labels...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:34:42 -0800
...If someone has an infrared thermometer and a decent digital multimeter, that would be the easiest way to get those readings. Brett On Wed...
Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:08:29 -0700
...Sure-Lite > ignition system gets it burning and the Accu-Temp > thermometer letrs you know what's going on under the > hood. > Another feature...
Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:15:04 -0400
...What you really need to do is measure the coolant temp with another thermometer or infrared. Don�t get too hung up on the...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
...Likewise, they have a small & cheap "meat" thermometer > that will tell you vent temps inside the car. > > 19) Replace all R-12 compressor labels...
Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:32:45 -0700
...Sure-Lite > > ignition system gets it burning and the Accu-Temp > > thermometer letrs you know what's going on under the > > hood. > > Another feature...
Reformatted Re: Lola's first test trip:
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 2 Jun 2013 23:34:10 -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...
Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sun, 2 Jun 2013 20:13:02 -0700
...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: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:48:39 -0400
...wrote: > Mike, > > I always bring a non-contact thermometer to check the wheel temps, sometimes > a brake caliper will seize up, and if you...
Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:38:10 -0500
...What you really need to do is measure the > coolant > temp with another thermometer or infrared. Don�t get too hung up on > the...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - turbowesty
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:48:35 -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: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:15:08 -0600
...How cold is too cold? I don't have a thermometer in my shop or on the van exterior. Yesterday morning it was -1...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:28:29 -0700
...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: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:43:41 -0700
...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: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:18:10 -0800
...If someone has an infrared thermometer and a decent > digital multimeter, that would be the easiest way to get those readings. > > Brett > > > On Wed...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:13:28 -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: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
...If someone has an infrared thermometer and a decent > > digital multimeter, that would be the easiest way to get those readings. > > > > Brett > > > > > > On Wed...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 08:22:33 -0700
...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: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
...test today then measured temps on various parts with an IR thermometer. I repeatedly cranked 10s, waited 10s, cranked 10s for 12 times so...