Howdy All,

Am I wrong on this or what?

" I want to avoid places like the grille as there is the possibility of a
super cooling effect if ... wind is blowing on it."

I wouldn't think that wind would make a difference on a temperature sensor
(even if it is wet). Fifty degree air is fifty degree air, right? And 100
degree air is 100 degree air, right?

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com

>From: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
>Reply-To: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Best placement for outside air temperature sender?
>Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 10:00:49 -0700
>
>I am in the process of installing a outside air temperature sender on my
>Westfalia.  The digital gauge requires a simple K or J type thermocouple
>for
>input.  Where is the best place to mount it to get the most accurate
>temperature in both town and highway driving?  I want to avoid places like
>the grille as there is the possibility of a super cooling effect if it is
>wet and wind is blowing on it.  I also want to avoid any heat sources like
>the radiator and such too.  I was thinking maybe in the forward section of
>the rear intake tunnel for the engine air...
>David Marshall
>
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