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Subject:Re: Stat
From:joel hembel
Date:Sun, 2 May 1999 19:08:44 -0500

Joel, I would think it might be a good idea, but I would like top suggest
one other possibility. My '82 temperature and fuel guage read too high all
the time. Ran outa gas and found out the hard way. I also did the
thermostadt- with no effect on the operating temp. Some one suggested the
voltage stabilizer for the dash might be out of specs and producing too
much/little voltage.  It is a Transistor looking thing mounted by the clock
on the back of the guage pod.
Voltage should be approx 10 volts between positive connection 1 and ground
2. (PG 90.18 of my bently manual)  And my other suggestion is to use a oem
style thermostadt. I've tried others and they just don't work well. Poor
heater output- etc.  Joel- Wisconsin

Joel Shortlidge wrote:

> My Syncro has run a little hot (half way between the LED and the HOT
> zone even in winter).  But never in the hot zone, ever since I got it a
> month ago!  Would you guys recommend changing the thermostat while I
> have the distribution unit out?  If yes, what Brand and temp would you
> recommend?
>
> Joel