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Q & A: MGB Temperature Gauge

Friday March 13th, 2009
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I have a 77 B. I have noted that the gauge says it is running very hot. The fans do not come on until the needle is about a needle width past the beginning of the H mark. (Tested at idle) The engine is at around 200 degrees. What might the problem be. Radiator appears good. Engine rebuilt about 1000 miles ago. Car starts and drives OK.
The cooling fans are designed to come on at a relatively high temp -- so that 200F is about right. What doesn't seem correct is the indication on the dash. I wonder if the gauge is reading correctly. To test the gauge and the voltage stabiliser,... read more