Anyone using an electric water pump?

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Sledge

I'm not, in my ignorance, ready to agree with the "if it ain't broke" crowd as temps over 200 or so, even if only temporary, make me kinda nervous with this older carb'd engine. I don't believe it was built to run that hot. Just MHO.

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Do you have an oil temperature gauge? One of the factors in selecting a thermostat is getting one that will allow your oil to reach at least 212°F / 100°C in order to drive out any moisture in your oil. Your oil temperature can't get hot enough unless the coolant temperature is hot enough - the two are related. It depends upon the engine, but oil temperatures are usually hotter than coolant temperatures by 30-40°F - once things are all warmed up.

I have an oil temperature gauge and it takes a lot longer than you might think to get the oil temperature over 212°F / 100°C. Now, my 11 quart road racing pan with 3/4 length sump probably has something to do with that, but the message is clear: just because your coolant is up to temperature doesn't mean your oil is.