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Old 06-15-2025, 04:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: 1930 Model A engine running hot

Take the probe out and stick it in boiling water. You can use a hot plate in the engine compartment. It should read 212 F. Or stick it in hot water with an accurate thermometer in the same water. They should read the same temperature.
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