Running Temperature

[Peter Naulls]

When we inherited our Ruby a few years ago it was fitted with a temperature sensor in the top hose. With a newish radiator, 4-blade fan and rebuilt (but run-in) engine it would show anything between 85 degrees and just short of boiling point. The ambient temperature seemed the most important factor. It never actually seemed to boil and in the end I removed the gauge and sensor - partly because the gauge rattled horribly and partly to stop me worrying about it! I also wondered if the sensor, which was fitted into a heavy gauge sleeve pipe in the hose was impeding the flow of water.

Your scientific approach to the baffles is appreciated Colin - I have now called off my long-standing search for a lower baffle.

Peter.