rjp Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On a 1928 Chrysler model 52 What they do for a temp. gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 There wasn't one. You can add a Moto Meter or watch for steam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) When you get to know your car you can tell by smell, feel or sound when it is running cold, normal or getting hot without any gauge at all if you pay attention. I have driven my Pontiac in the mountains and on the prairies, in summer at 118 degrees F, and in winter at -54 degrees. In 59 years and 400,000+ miles it has never overheated. It got hot (not boiling) in Death Valley and on some steep hills but all I did was slowdown or downshift. When conditions permit I will drive at 50-55 mph all day with no trouble but will always slow down or downshift when required. The car will tell you long before it starts to steam. Always remember if you have pushed your car hard uphill go part way down before stopping. Do not ever stop at the top. Give the engine a chance to cool down a bit. Edited February 22, 2021 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjp Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Ok thanks, sounds like you have had time to enjoy your car!!! Does yours have a heater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 For years (1965-1985) it had an aftermarket under dash heater. I am making a period correct exhaust heater for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjp Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Sounds good !Would like to see a picture of your heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have the valve that fits inside the cowl and the tapered pipe that goes between the heater box and the valve. All I have to do is make the metal box like one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjp Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 That looks good and looks doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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