Correct temp for Rover V8
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:28 am
I am glad to have found this forum. I have just registered, and this is my first post.
Seven months ago I bought a 1968 Daimler 250 that had had a long engine conversion to a reconditioned alloy Rover 3.5 V8 a few years before.
It has been running very well; however, last week both engine mounts broke at rush hour in the middle of traffic in Brisbane. It was quite an adventure to say the least!
I have had the mounts replaced with much better ones, but things aren't quite the same. The power steering is sticky after the engine landed on it. The choke doesn't have the same range. And the temperature only reads 50, except occasionally when I am in traffic it climbs to 90 and then quickly falls as soon as I move off.
At the age of 45 I am new to the hobby of mechanics. I am delighted to finally own the car of my dreams, and I hope to learn as much about it as possible.
So, my first question is: Can anyone please give me guidance about this temperature issue? I'd be very grateful.
Seven months ago I bought a 1968 Daimler 250 that had had a long engine conversion to a reconditioned alloy Rover 3.5 V8 a few years before.
It has been running very well; however, last week both engine mounts broke at rush hour in the middle of traffic in Brisbane. It was quite an adventure to say the least!
I have had the mounts replaced with much better ones, but things aren't quite the same. The power steering is sticky after the engine landed on it. The choke doesn't have the same range. And the temperature only reads 50, except occasionally when I am in traffic it climbs to 90 and then quickly falls as soon as I move off.
At the age of 45 I am new to the hobby of mechanics. I am delighted to finally own the car of my dreams, and I hope to learn as much about it as possible.
So, my first question is: Can anyone please give me guidance about this temperature issue? I'd be very grateful.