Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#21 Post by History » Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:50 pm

The sensor in the head.

A stab in the dark maybe your sensor has gone wacko and a voltage increase is too much for it and it over reacts.

BTW. 81c is a bit low so try 85c. The fuel economy might be better. Note that the thermostat controls MINIMUM temp only.

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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#22 Post by poolystan » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:51 pm

At last the problem is solved, I adjusted my voltage control regulator . I was getting 15.6 volts from the Dynamo and adjusted it down to 14.2 volts . I started the car and still the temp gauge went up to the hot mark, So I bit the bullet and Bought another Temperature transmitter from a different supplier, when I fitted it the problem was instantly sorted. Just goes to prove that a lot of OE parts can be of poor quality, thanks for all the advice guys, I'm now a happy chappie again.

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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#23 Post by suffolkpete » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:38 pm

Glad to hear it's been sorted. Now you need to adjust the control box back to the correct value. Disconnect the A and A1 leads from the box and connect them together. Then adjust the regulator to 16 to 16.5 volts.
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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#24 Post by History » Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:32 pm

Good O.

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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#25 Post by JPB » Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:09 am

Maybe the "poor quality" sender was intended for the ten volt supply that the instruments would use where a stabiliser is present? ;)
Either way, well done for getting to the bottom of this, now get out there and enjoy the car.

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Re: Wolseley 16/60 temperature reading problem

#26 Post by poolystan » Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:51 pm

Thanks JPB, the car is in superb condition and has covered only 40K miles and is totally original. I have attended quite a few car shows throughout the summer, I won best sixties car in show at one very large event, I was well chuffed. Travelling around with the temp gauge near hot always was a worrying time but as you say its sorted now and time to enjoy again, thanks again for the great advice, stan

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