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I may be in hot water

Posted By: fullmetaljacket

I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 06:57 AM

I may be in hot water with my new Best built Big block.
I forgot to turn on my electric fans tonight while driving and when I come to look at the gauge, it is reading 230 degrees. Did I fry the motor? It seems okay and starts up normal. It was probably only for 5-10 minutes before I noticed.
I turned it off very quickly then started it again with the fans on full swing and the temps went down pretty fast to 180.
That's what I get for being pre-occupied with peoples junk talk and needs. No More Mr.Nice guy.
Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 07:04 AM

230 is NOTHING. You're fine.
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 07:29 AM

yup. I wouldn't worry about 230. Mines spiked up to 250 before when I was tossing belts while figuring out a pulley alignment issue, and I haven't had any problems
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 12:19 PM

Why have the fan on a switch?
Posted By: Crizila

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 01:52 PM

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230 is NOTHING. You're fine.

Been there a few times on the return road after tossing belts. Made a full pass at the Columbus nats with no belts ( dumped them during the burn out ). 250 on the gauge. No damage. It is a good case for running a little higher octane fuel than you really need though.
Posted By: bonefish

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 04:18 PM

my heat gauge goes to 320 and ive peged it past that,no aparent damage.
Posted By: cheapstreetdustr

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 04:24 PM

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my heat gauge goes to 320 and ive peged it past that,no aparent damage.



you just gotta watch that kinda heat kills valve springs..
cheapst
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 04:53 PM

That`s just a spike pressure reading if it dropped to 180......done it a few times myself w/out any issues.
Posted By: Sub95

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 07:05 PM

get a adjustable rheostat fan kit, it will turn fan on/off where you set the temp too, and can place a switch inline( out of the way ) so if you go drag racing you can turn it off during a run.

if you have two fans you can set one to come on at a set temp, and turn one on with a switch when needed.

most cars/trucks run 210-220 so 230 no big deal.
Posted By: Jeepmon

Re: I may be in hot water - 11/30/09 08:15 PM

I have an on/off switch for my electric fan, but I also bought a fixed controller that will kick on at 205, just in case we get pre-occupied and forget to turn it on...
Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 05:03 AM

I like to turn it off just before a run so that my MSD, Fuel pumps get all the juice they need. When I turn it on after a run, you can hear and see the draw of the fans through the gauges and lights. They work crazy well. From a 97'Dodge Caravan.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 05:42 AM

I had a fuse blow on my electric water pump at the World finals years years ago, the motor got up to 250 F before we got back to the truck to fix it. The stupid thing ran faster after that That was back when I use to set the ring end gap up tight, .014 to .016 on top (4.250 bbore) and .010 to .012 on the second ones 230F won't hurt the motor unless you have the ring end gap really tight
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 01:42 PM

230 is nothing.... during road testing for Chrysler
we would do hot soaks and the injectors would normally
see 250 and more seating there with the engine off
before it started to cool
Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 06:29 PM

Thanks guys. I'm sleeping more tonight.
Can't wait till next season.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 07:42 PM

Maybe you need a light to remind you, or a string on your finger to remind you to turn it on, LOL I didn't know the season was over, its just about to start for me.
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 09:41 PM

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Maybe you need a light to remind you, or a string on your finger to remind you to turn it on, LOL I didn't know the season was over, its just about to start for me.

Keep rubbin' it in Alex Your just a summer,fair weather friend
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/04/09 10:37 PM

I have a warm spot for all you guys up north
Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 02:14 AM

Yeah, It feels like the motor just shrugged it off and is performing as well as ever.
I just never went that high to the ceiling with the temps. This motor runs pretty cool even on Summer days and eves.
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 02:22 AM

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I have a warm spot for all you guys up north

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,at least keep the pic's commin so we have sumptin to look as when we're done cleaning the snow

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Posted By: Airgrabber

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 05:05 AM

Drove my car in 110 heat from Wi to Monster Mopar weekend and pegged the thermostat at 230. Was worried as you were but after we stopped for a while and had a few 's it was right back down to 180 with no problem.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 07:03 AM

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I have a warm spot for all you guys up north

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,at least keep the pic's commin so we have sumptin to look as when we're done cleaning the snow



No problem

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Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 02:45 PM

The one thing I am doing is changing the oil so as to not be using what may have become bubble bath liquid.
I have to change the oil anyhow along with the plugs. The plugs are the ones I used to break in the motor.
Posted By: wheelsup68dart

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 03:15 PM

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The one thing I am doing is changing the oil so as to not be using what may have become bubble bath liquid.
I have to change the oil anyhow along with the plugs. The plugs are the ones I used to break in the motor.



Break in plugs? How does that engine know whether or not the Engine is new or has 300 passes on it? Not picking just have never heard of such thing. You can send the plugs to me.
Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 09:15 PM

PM me with your address.
Plugs are in the mail.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 09:25 PM

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PM me with your address.
Plugs are in the mail.


I TINK I DESERVE THOSE BREAKIN PLUGS SINCE I HELPED YOU AT ATCO!and i never ask for anything.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 09:41 PM

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PM me with your address.
Plugs are in the mail.


I TINK I DESERVE THOSE BREAKIN PLUGS SINCE I HELPED YOU AT ATCO!and i never ask for anything.



I was there @ Atco also, can I get something too, I will take an IOU, See you soon Lee, mite bring my car back up north for $ome grudge racing, going to try and get even for Pablo
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 10:49 PM

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PM me with your address.
Plugs are in the mail.


I TINK I DESERVE THOSE BREAKIN PLUGS SINCE I HELPED YOU AT ATCO!and i never ask for anything.



I was there @ Atco also, can I get something too, I will take an IOU, See you soon Lee, mite bring my car back up north for $ome grudge racing, going to try and get even for Pablo

I trump y'all I took the pictures I'll pick em up tomorrow

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Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/05/09 10:59 PM

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PM me with your address.
Plugs are in the mail.


I TINK I DESERVE THOSE BREAKIN PLUGS SINCE I HELPED YOU AT ATCO!and i never ask for anything.



I was there @ Atco also, can I get something too, I will take an IOU, See you soon Lee, mite bring my car back up north for $ome grudge racing, going to try and get even for Pablo

I trump y'all I took the pictures I'll pick em up tomorrow



I'm going to call Lee now, and get a jump on everybody
Posted By: Kiner

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 12:02 AM

You guys can have to plugs.I want the oil.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 12:08 AM

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You guys can have to plugs.I want the oil.



You can't use that oil on your salad
Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 12:50 AM

You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.
Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:04 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:09 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper



Allot of rain this weekend down in south FL, stuck @ home on this computer To much alluminum foil on my helmet
Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:12 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper



Allot of rain this weekend down in south FL, stuck @ home on this computer To much alluminum foil on my helmet



Try telling that to your CAT...

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Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:18 AM

Yo thats so f funny, I almost piss my pants
Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:23 AM

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Yo thats so f funny, I almost piss my pants



At least you are not "depressed"...

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Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:33 AM

Some anti depressants could help, go racing, or work on your car
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:36 AM

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You guys can have to plugs.I want the oil.



You can't use that oil on your salad

I think he TOSSED THE SALAD
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 01:38 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper

Yup,ez wider
Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 02:03 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper

Yup,ez wider



Smoke em if ya got em

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Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 02:06 AM

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You guys are hilarious.
you all have a nut lose or something some where. I'll tell you what, I'll send some nuts and bolts in a bucket along with a wrench and you all can fight for it. LOL.




Somebody's been lining them boys cages with the wrong kind of paper

Yup,ez wider



Smoke em if ya got em



Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 02:31 AM

B1. I just was in Miami for a chaotic few days at a big Art fair in south beach.
Could call to hang out because of to much to do with little or no time.
Posted By: B1KILLER

Re: I may be in hot water - 12/06/09 02:34 AM

Don't woory I'll catch you up north
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