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O So Simple Coolant Temp Reading.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:53 am
by The Great Pretender
Well worth looking at this, bottom of page 2 very interesting. 
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/5 ... 137&page=1
Re: O So Simple Coolant Temp Reading.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:48 am
by haydn callow
There are a few members running around with exactly one of those fitted to their cylinder heads.......I made up a few for trial about 3 years ago using a small buzzer as the alarm....
The vibrations were the main concern and if they would last long term.....If anyone still has one fitted perhaps they could comment.??
Re: O So Simple Coolant Temp Reading.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:19 am
by helen&tony
Hi Haydn...
Yes...still going strong!...and, as you know, the LCA has worked for me 3 times with heater matrix pipes breaking with no warning, and you know how many times I've been through the system with a fine-tooth comb
Cheers
Helen
Re: O So Simple Coolant Temp Reading.
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:36 am
by haydn callow
The Low Coolant Alarm will always give the first warning of a coolant leak (unless you have a very sensitive "hooter")
The "other gadget" mentioned above will hopefully warn you if overheating is actually taking place....If I remember right the sensor takes a long time to reset if it does go off and selecting the best value was a problem for differant Bongos.....