2002_lincolnLS
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anyone have a infrared temp gun that could measure the engine bay ambient temp after driving for me. i am going to get one some day but not right at the moment. Thank you anyone who could do this for me.
engine bay temp?
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joegr
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An IR temperature gun can measure the temperatures of various surfaces under the hood, but not the ambient air temperature under the hood.
Time is also a factor here. Do you want the temperature while the engine is idling, or the max temperature after it has been off for several minutes?
Time is also a factor here. Do you want the temperature while the engine is idling, or the max temperature after it has been off for several minutes?
I just popped the hood and stuck my hand in the engine bay and the temperature reading I got was "F'ING HOT". Hope that helps?
In all seriousness, you need to measure the ambient air with a probe-type thermometer, not an infrared one. And you probably need to let it sit in whatever condition you are trying to read for 10-minutes or so in order to get a decent number.
In all seriousness, you need to measure the ambient air with a probe-type thermometer, not an infrared one. And you probably need to let it sit in whatever condition you are trying to read for 10-minutes or so in order to get a decent number.
2002_lincolnLS
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Thanks guys,
I figured though with an Infrared I could measure multiple areas and average the temp out. May be rather inaccurate. Could I get a probe temp at like harbor freight? I just need to make sure the ambient air temp is below 105*c
I figured though with an Infrared I could measure multiple areas and average the temp out. May be rather inaccurate. Could I get a probe temp at like harbor freight? I just need to make sure the ambient air temp is below 105*c
G-RELL
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a cooking prob will work... I have a digital one with a good 6ft cord... go to any grill store, they should have what your looking for
joegr
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While the engine is running, that should be true. However, I would be surprised if it didn't go above that a few minutes after shutdown.
2002_lincolnLS
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interesting, hmmm what is the plastic under the hood made of ABS?
Yep, that would work well. I have a cordless one for my smoker, so I can keep an eye on the temp while sitting inside and drinking lol. Can't remember how much it was off hand. 40 bucks maybe?
2002_lincolnLS
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yeah, I will try that tonight, I have one lying around I am sure
G-RELL
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Nice...Compete???
I did for years!!! I'm sure i took a couple years off my life doing those (at least my liver)
Haven't competed yet. There is a local competition called Grills Gone Wild that's coming up soon. It's a rib comp, so I figure I could do okay with that. I've only been trying my hand at the smoker for a little over a year. One of my favorites recently was some pork boneless country style ribs. I thought they may get too dry on the smoker, so I wrapped them in bacon:
A little while ago I brined, then smoked a turkey for some friends visiting from out of town. It was amazing. Southern style thanksgiving. Homemade mac n cheese, and cornbread stuffing from scratch. No pics of that, sadly.
G-RELL
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Haven't competed yet. There is a local competition called Grills Gone Wild that's coming up soon. It's a rib comp, so I figure I could do okay with that. I've only been trying my hand at the smoker for a little over a year. One of my favorites recently was some pork boneless country style ribs. I thought they may get too dry on the smoker, so I wrapped them in bacon:
A little while ago I brined, then smoked a turkey for some friends visiting from out of town. It was amazing. Southern style thanksgiving. Homemade mac n cheese, and cornbread stuffing from scratch. No pics of that, sadly.
oh dont get me started... best saved for another thread... I competed for a few (all meats)... now i just save it for tailgating... Much more fun. I'll post up some stuff sometime..
2002_lincolnLS
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G,
may as well put it in this thread I got my answers and its already started
may as well put it in this thread I got my answers and its already started
G-RELL
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LOL fair enough, I'll load up some pics when i get home tonight...
2002_lincolnLS
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good stuff, I will report back later with what I needed the temp for: mmm fun little projects
Here's another quick one, though I grilled on the smoker. Girlfriend's bday dinner. Filet Mignon, med. rare, with steamed asparagus and garlic and herb mashed potatoes. Had a bottle of 98 Kendall Jackson Reserve merlot with it.
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2002_lincolnLS
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^^^ that :q:q:q:q is funny. By the way guys the cooking looks delicious
Bullschmidt
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Real men cook on whale tailed Porsches
2002_lincolnLS
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that's to much
RodLS
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Lol finally a good use for a Porsche!