[T3] Litmus test for hot engine

[Chris Slaymaker <nurofiz@knology.net>]

How do I know if my engine is overheating?  In the upright engine, the
dipsick is a good indicator.

I spent the last weekend working over the engine - becoming familiar with
it, and posting like a maniac to this list.  I spent a lot of time cleaning
things up.  I cleaned about a quarter inch layer of oil and grime off the
bottom with a putty knife (that should help cools things down).  I cleaned
crap off the top of the crankcase too.

This afternoon when I got home from work, I opened the engine compartment
and it smelled, well, hot.  I was concerned.  I could barely hold my hand on
the generator.  It shouldn't be thus - the engine is in good tune.

Tell me I worry too much.

-- 
Chris Slaymaker
'71 Westfalia - "Lurch"
'71 Squareback - "Foster"
Knoxville, TN

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