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big block cooling issues #1575263
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having problems with a 440 wedge just gets hotter etc .Have replaced blocked radiator with cross flow type , no change . Waterpump , iron curved impellor fittel paddle type , no change .Thermostat or not , no change .
I recall there was a guy here who plugged or reduced the size of the bypass port in the waterpump housing . Am I correct ? It does have a aluminium housing
Motoris a bit of an unknown , maybe 11:1 , eddy heads . Does only have 17deg BTDC , probly a bit low but should not be that far off , may need 20

Thoughts ,
Tex


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575264
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a) Have you checked the water pump housing for casting flaws blocking flow?

b) Is that initial or total timing advance?

c) What fan are you using?

d) Type of carburetor and jetting?

All of my engines past and present that utilized big aluminum radiators had to work to get and stay up to temp unless it was the middle of summer.

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: Jeremiah] #1575265
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Jeremiah,
the housing is my next move .
timing is initial
big electric fan
1050 dominator running a bit rich
there is about 35degree F drop across the radiator but at tstat is 230-240
thanks

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575266
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I assume you are using a infrared temp gun to troubleshoot? Have you verified it is correct. Dumb question but I had to ask.

Have you checked the thermostat?

What turns the fan on and off?

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575267
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You say the engine is an unknown , could the block have filler , hardblock , if so could be too full . I had one of those once . Gary

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: Gabby63] #1575268
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That initial timing is likely sufficient, but you could try more it wont hurt. It sounds like a more radical build so it may even like it. If you've got vacuum advance you can just hook it to manifold vacuum to test it easier.


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575269
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Tap the bypass hole in the housing underneath the thermostat w/ an NPT tap and install a plug...then drill a 1/8" hole through the plug.
It's been so long since I did it I can't remember if it was 1/4 or 3/8 NPT.

This helped dropped the temp 5-10 degrees if I recall correctly.


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575270
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How long of time are you talking here... from a cold
engine up to 240... if its a short time I would think
its not flowing water

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575271
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Quote:

having problems with a 440 wedge just gets hotter etc .Have replaced blocked radiator with cross flow type , no change . Waterpump , iron curved impellor fittel paddle type , no change .Thermostat or not , no change .
I recall there was a guy here who plugged or reduced the size of the bypass port in the waterpump housing . Am I correct ? It does have a aluminium housing
Motoris a bit of an unknown , maybe 11:1 , eddy heads . Does only have 17deg BTDC , probly a bit low but should not be that far off , may need 20

Thoughts ,
Tex


If good at cruise, but over heats at idle / not moving enough air over the rad. Other way, not enough rad or coolant flow problem. Most filled blocks don't have a coolant problem. They got higher oil temps - unless the block is 100% filled.


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575272
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having problems with a 440 wedge just gets hotter etc .Have replaced blocked radiator with cross flow type , no change . Waterpump , iron curved impellor fittel paddle type , no change .Thermostat or not , no change .
I recall there was a guy here who plugged or reduced the size of the bypass port in the waterpump housing . Am I correct ? It does have a aluminium housing
Motoris a bit of an unknown , maybe 11:1 , eddy heads . Does only have 17deg BTDC , probly a bit low but should not be that far off , may need 20
Thoughts ,
Tex





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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575273
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Are u useing a shroud & a puller fan? If not, the biggest rad u can fit still won't cool.

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: rickraw] #1575274
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guys,
it just gets HOT . you drive around the block at work it will go 230/240
the $64 question is I hope there is no filler .
thanks for coming on with the housing plug - didn't think I dreamed that.
Monday morning now - back into it

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: Jeremiah] #1575275
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Quote:

a) Have you checked the water pump housing for casting flaws blocking flow?



X2. EDIT I'm assuming the gauge is accurate but if it IS that hot I'm sure there is no doubt about it. For it to be getting that hot that fast I'd look at. Adv weight frozen or partly stuck (not likely). restriction in alum housing (very likely in early 'source ones). combustion leak into cooling system from cracked block or head or head gasket issue (does happen). No experience with hard blok

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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575276
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Pull the cap and see if it's moving coolant, years ago had a big block that constantly overheated, Pulled the water pump and the impeller was laying in the housing, HMM wonder why it was getting hot.

Start with the basics and collect data, analyze and report back. if it's getting that hot after a drive around the block the problem should be readily apparent, IE: stuck thermostat, plugged radiator, collapsing intake hose, plugged radiator hose (think shop rag, incorrect fan, incorrect pulley ratios, extremely lean etc.
Collect the data, keep it simple and report back

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575277
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Are your pulleys correct? I had some cooling problems of my own for a while until I put the factory pulleys on and a proper clutch fan.
I wasn't moving the water fast enough through the cooling system with a "drag race" type cooling system.My car was going up to 230 with no signs of cooling down until I put a stock system on it and all was well
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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1575278
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What brand of water pump housing do you have? I hear the 440source housing have small passages and are very restrictive..


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: tex013] #1575279
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Quote:

guys,
it just gets HOT . you drive around the block at work it will go 230/240
the $64 question is I hope there is no filler .
thanks for coming on with the housing plug - didn't think I dreamed that.
Monday morning now - back into it

Tex




If you are driving around the block and it gets hot, either you have some large blocks there or something is not even close to right.

Does it puke coolant?

Is the hose really that hot? careful you do not burn yourself.

How do you know your gauge is right?


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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: Supercuda] #1575280
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make sure your belt is tight enough.sometimes the old original pullies can get worn and even spread out just enough where you need to run your pully tighter than recomended.

Re: big block cooling issues [Re: bonefish] #1575281
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Pull the thermostat and fill block from there may be a vapour lock?


Fan blades on right way around? don't laugh I've seen it!

Check the timing mark is right on the balancer (use a piston stop) and the timing to 36 total no vacuum advance hooked up at this point.

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Re: big block cooling issues [Re: Dodgem] #1575282
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Hi,
cooling fan is 16" electric blowing the correct way , pull type. no thermostat . fitted factory iron housing , had aluminium with way smaller intake ports . restricted bypass in housing . raised rear of bonnet to release air better , no gain though after driving and with motor idling 225temp opened bonnet and temp dropped to 205 . tried 2 waterpumps , 1 had curved fins - 1 had pressed metal paddles . pulleys appear stock steel , 6 3/4" crank similar size on pump . I do have a slightly smaller pump pulley , maybe 1/4" . when you pull the cap on rad you can see water flowing
I can open up the hole under the hemi style scoop if need be .
I can try a 7 blade fixed fan though I have no shroud to suit .
I will check timing though it does have TCI rattler
thanks again ,

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
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