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Subject:Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
From:Robb Lightfoot
Date:Sun, 14 May 1995 23:37:13 -0700 (PDT)

On Sun, 14 May 1995, David Schwarze wrote:

> Well that all sounds good, but how come my engine overheats all the time?

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> engineers designed the motor to handle.  For now, I have to keep a close
> watch on the pressure and temp and back off when it starts to run hot, but

Well, ahem.... If I don't have a temp gauge or pressure indicator on my 
73 Westy, how can I tell? (Before a rod protrudes?)

I guess I should get some instrumtation going. Any recommendations for 
effective setups? Do you recommend remote sensors or a "real" line all 
the way up to the front??

Robb