what is a good water temp on the garden hose

[johnbell47]

I think I got my problems sorted out, Vacuum and pressure tested both manifolds, held 20 inches of vac and 50 psi of air for 30 minutes. cleaned both risers, made new gaskets and am holding about 160 degrees, higher at idle, lower at above idle. none of the external temps, manifolds, hoses, etc are above 200. is this o.k. ?? I'm wondering if load on the engine will change this any. My raw water pump is capable of more flow than the hose, in fact will theoretically do 18 gpm. thanks for any answers, Since I am still a nwbie, i worry a lot. 305 chev, 898

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: what is a good water temp on the garden hose

my 305 operates all day between 160-175.... If you think about it your car would maintain 210 all day ... I think you are fine

 

[THE BEEF]

Re: what is a good water temp on the garden hose

I think I got my problems sorted out, Vacuum and pressure tested both manifolds, held 20 inches of vac and 50 psi of air for 30 minutes. cleaned both risers, made new gaskets and am holding about 160 degrees, higher at idle, lower at above idle. none of the external temps, manifolds, hoses, etc are above 200. is this o.k. ?? I'm wondering if load on the engine will change this any. My raw water pump is capable of more flow than the hose, in fact will theoretically do 18 gpm. thanks for any answers, Since I am still a nwbie, i worry a lot. 305 chev, 898

What are you working on?
Beef

 

[Uraijit]

Re: what is a good water temp on the garden hose

Nope, sounds about right where it should be. I actually tend to run slightly cooler in the lake, than on muffs, but if you're running at 160, you're probably not going to see much change. If everything is working properly, your thermostat will keep everything between 160-180.

Uh, Beef, did you miss the part where you quoted him saying that he's working on a Chevy 305 with an 898?

 

[chiefalen]

Re: what is a good water temp on the garden hose

As long as your temp gauge stays under 190 your good to go. Sleep well you did good.

 

[johnbell47]

Re: what is a good water temp on the garden hose

many thanks, my mind is at ease, I shall continue my worthy endevor!