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Gold Digger · 08-18-2017, 08:15 PM

Has anyone ever tried installing a thermometer in a "plain non thermometer Quail"? If so what is the best procedure?

TRP · 08-19-2017, 12:07 AM

It doesnt work out too well and generally upsets the quail.

Steve Plucker · 08-19-2017, 08:00 AM

I am afraid if I told you the best procedure...you might not like me!

Pluck

100IH · 08-19-2017, 08:55 AM

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All of the thermostats that are mounted in a radiator cap on a model A are more for looks than function and the Quail never had that option originally. The probe sits so high, away from the coolant, that the readings, with no numbered scale, readings lag behind because they are not immersed in the coolant at the cylinder head. A poor gasket on the cap that emits steam is real time data on what is happening under the hood.

08-18-2017, 08:15 PM	#1
Gold Digger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arkansas & Alaska Posts: 645	Radiator Quail modification Has anyone ever tried installing a thermometer in a "plain non thermometer Quail"? If so what is the best procedure?

08-19-2017, 12:07 AM	#2
TRP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 101	Re: Radiator Quail modification It doesnt work out too well and generally upsets the quail.

08-19-2017, 08:00 AM	#3
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Radiator Quail modification I am afraid if I told you the best procedure...you might not like me! Pluck

08-19-2017, 08:55 AM	#4
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Radiator Quail modification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All of the thermostats that are mounted in a radiator cap on a model A are more for looks than function and the Quail never had that option originally. The probe sits so high, away from the coolant, that the readings, with no numbered scale, readings lag behind because they are not immersed in the coolant at the cylinder head. A poor gasket on the cap that emits steam is real time data on what is happening under the hood.