Re: Troubleshooting temp issue
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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12/07/13 03:11 AM
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Those plugs look like its running real lean..You want them to be slightly tan..
I am truckless..
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Re: Troubleshooting temp issue
[Re: cal_gecko]
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12/07/13 01:30 PM
12/07/13 01:30 PM
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It appears that the fan needs to be spaced farther into the shroud which is needed at lower speeds but is a non issue for it to be overheating at 50MPH. Something else is going on
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Re: Troubleshooting temp issue
[Re: RapidRobert]
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12/07/13 02:06 PM
12/07/13 02:06 PM
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It appears that the fan needs to be spaced farther into the shroud which is needed at lower speeds but is a non issue for it to be overheating at 50MPH. Something else is going on
I'm suspecting a blockage in the radiator. I'll check the thermostat today.. and if that doesn't work, I'll disconnect the hoses on the radiator, and see if I can run water through it with the garden hose. I guess that should tell me if there's a blockage.
It does sound like I may be running lean too .. which is surprising because the exhaust is pretty pungent .. but I'll need to look up how to richen the mixture on the Edelbrock carb.
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Re: Troubleshooting temp issue
[Re: RapidRobert]
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12/07/13 03:13 PM
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It does sound like I may be running lean too .. which is surprising because the exhaust is pretty pungent .. but I'll need to look up how to richen the mixture on the Edelbrock carb.
Actually a lean misfire can make it smell gassy as the mixture does not ignite in that cyl or random cyls & goes out the tailpipe. Take off the metering rod caps & remove the metering rod piston/rod assys & put something under the spring(s) to block them up then replace the assys & take her out for a spin & you'll be on the "power" step which is way richer
I'll take a look and see if I can visualize what you're talking about a bit better. Not sure what "something" would be that would be appropriate to put under the springs to block them up .. .i'll see ..
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Re: Troubleshooting temp issue
[Re: cal_gecko]
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12/07/13 06:01 PM
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Never mind, wow ...I guess you don't look in there much?
Last edited by Challenger 1; 12/07/13 09:42 PM.
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