engine temps

[rybes]

now the cold weathers got here ive noticed my temp gauage hardly moves of the bottom of the scale. does anyone know a way i can make it warm up again. i was thinkin of blockin of part of the rad to do it, good idea or not ?

actually come to think of it, its a 94 and as far as i know has never had a thermostat replaced. how long do they last ?

[Mustang]

thermostats can last forever ...................
but if'n you are  bored you can take it out and drop it into a pail of boiling water as a mr wizard science experiment and you will see it open if it's any good .

[rybes]

thats a job for the weekend then, checkin the thermostat.  if thats ok, any ideas on how to up the runnin temp ?

[Mustang]

card board over the radiator ....but if your fan comes on at any time then the covered radiator is NOT a good idea .

I would 'nt bother myself , it will be fine without doing anything .
In reality It actually gets hotter than the silly gauge likes to show .

[Nick Calne]

My temp gauge don't seem to move much except in the summer either.

[Bixxer Bob]

I've not had one of these gauges apart; is there a calibration reostat inside by any chance?  if there is you could make it read anything you want.