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Old 04-03-2008, 09:22 AM
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slawhammer
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Default Temps

Originally Posted by matts6887
I hate to disagree here, but I do on at least one thing; temps are not just for reference, they are what quite a good number of peep go by to tune a engine. Especially important because usually(not always but usually) anything above 300*F is a danger zone for a nitro engine. Also the fact that just by reading a plug is not always the best way to tell how a engine is running; blue smoke trail and temps also play a key factor here usually....
Well all in all said..you are some what right..But there a lot of temp device's that are off by the numbers ,not accurate..I have seen the off by 20 to 30
dergees...If you use one then use the same one..and like I said for ref..You can use the old water or spit test on the cooling head..1 drop of water or spit
on head count to 7 your ok...any MORE number your in trouble..Too HOT.. Is still your best bet Is good blue smoke and learn how too read a glow plug..

Last edited by slawhammer; 04-03-2008 at 11:07 AM. Reason: correction..any more Number than (7)
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