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Tom · 06-18-2003, 12:38 PM

Hey guys, just a little curious. What temps does the stock temp gauge in my 79 read too? Like half way is what temp? When its cold outside Im right at the 1/4 point, if its 110* out and Ive been in stop and go traffic for 20min [very easy here in phoenix] it can rise to almost the half way point. Thanks!

79BIG10 · 06-19-2003, 10:48 PM

If I remeber right the max was 280 then 3/4 was 260 then 1/2 was 240 then 1/4 was 220 and 1/8 was 180?

PHOENIX · 06-20-2003, 11:17 AM

I have no idea, but if what Brandon posted is correct I hope your not getting up to 240.
Time for electric fan!
<---- could give you a deal on a stock Dodge fan, maybe even a viper fan. The new viper fans are hydraulic, so the electric are a little easier to get a hold of. I have a 5.9L jeep fan on my truck (the one you kind of saw

) and have one backup, but I will not sell that one! Its a dealer part at arund $400-500.
My dad has a bunch of stock fans sitting around that I could probably get you for cheap. If you want I will ask him which sizes he has and how much he'd let them go for, if you are interested.

Tom · 06-20-2003, 12:12 PM

Thanks eddie, but no. I have absolutley no cash. And Im hoping brandon is off. If the red zone isent until past 3/4 then that would mean red wasent until more the 260* which is massive. Its never had a problem, never overheated or anything.

Nvbowtie · 06-20-2003, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 79BIG10
If I remeber right the max was 280 then 3/4 was 260 then 1/2 was 240 then 1/4 was 220 and 1/8 was 180?

Damn,
seems like 1/2 way should be around 190-210

c10scotty · 06-22-2003, 04:38 PM

ya that sounds wrong to me. i think half way is bout 200.

06-18-2003, 12:38 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	temp guage temperatures? Hey guys, just a little curious. What temps does the stock temp gauge in my 79 read too? Like half way is what temp? When its cold outside Im right at the 1/4 point, if its 110* out and Ive been in stop and go traffic for 20min [very easy here in phoenix] it can rise to almost the half way point. Thanks! __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-19-2003, 10:48 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	If I remeber right the max was 280 then 3/4 was 260 then 1/2 was 240 then 1/4 was 220 and 1/8 was 180? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-20-2003, 11:17 AM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have no idea, but if what Brandon posted is correct I hope your not getting up to 240. Time for electric fan! <---- could give you a deal on a stock Dodge fan, maybe even a viper fan. The new viper fans are hydraulic, so the electric are a little easier to get a hold of. I have a 5.9L jeep fan on my truck (the one you kind of saw ) and have one backup, but I will not sell that one! Its a dealer part at arund $400-500. My dad has a bunch of stock fans sitting around that I could probably get you for cheap. If you want I will ask him which sizes he has and how much he'd let them go for, if you are interested. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Thanks eddie, but no. I have absolutley no cash. And Im hoping brandon is off. If the red zone isent until past 3/4 then that would mean red wasent until more the 260* which is massive. Its never had a problem, never overheated or anything. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-22-2003, 04:38 PM	#6
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	ya that sounds wrong to me. i think half way is bout 200. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

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