boondocksaint

i know this has been asked but i did not see anything for the gauge position at op. temp. in a search. my gauge is sideways(goes clockwise)and it looks like it may be running warmer, also i can hear the fan clutch roar at accel.anyway my gauge stays about halfway(a hair under maybe)is this ok? i have an electric fan to go in tomorrow.also replaced the t-stat and water pump.

1983 ltd edition, 12a. any input? thanks in advance