Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: Scott Carl]
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07/19/19 12:04 PM
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confirm temp with a good mech gauge. too hot around town or on the highway (or both). timing/mixture in the ballpark? I'd want it a bit closer than 2". multiple blade fan? pulley ratio in the ballpark? I'm assuming no restricted air flow. might need more radiator.
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Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: Scott Carl]
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07/19/19 12:07 PM
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Put a shroud and clutch fan on it.
After that, if you still have issues we need more info such as temperature gain idling, temp gain at low speed, temp gain at highway speed, and other such info.
200 degrees is no big deal. not ideal, but not a worry. 230 degrees is a bit worrisome. Anything higher is a serious concern and needs immediate attention..
Last edited by feets; 07/19/19 12:08 PM.
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Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: RapidRobert]
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07/19/19 01:10 PM
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Scott Carl
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Thanks Robert, Feets. I'm looking for a shroud. Always been in the "plan" lol. I thought about putting a longer spacer in unless I can find the clutch. Thought I had one before I took it apart in '08. Feets, according to gauge (Old sticky SunPro gauge that never bottoms. Starts at about 140, 150. Yeah, I know, get a new gauge  ) its running about 220 running constant at 35 and 40. Gets up to 230 in stop and go. My Mopar guru nephew suggested a temp gun and check top to bottom. to determine flow temps. I know its hot as it starts crapping out on acceleration, but smooths out when I'm just cruising. Assuming fuel may be vaporizing in line or bowl?? Scott
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Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: Scott Carl]
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07/19/19 03:24 PM
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Thanks Robert, Feets. I'm looking for a shroud. Always been in the "plan" lol. I thought about putting a longer spacer in unless I can find the clutch. Thought I had one before I took it apart in '08. Feets, according to gauge (Old sticky SunPro gauge that never bottoms. Starts at about 140, 150. Yeah, I know, get a new gauge ) its running about 220 running constant at 35 and 40. Gets up to 230 in stop and go. My Mopar guru nephew suggested a temp gun and check top to bottom. to determine flow temps. I know its hot as it starts crapping out on acceleration, but smooths out when I'm just cruising. Assuming fuel may be vaporizing in line or bowl?? Scott If it’s running 220 constant at 35 and 40 mph a shroud and fan clutch will not help You already have plenty of airflow at those speeds
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Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: bee1971]
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07/19/19 03:36 PM
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Under the assumption your gauge is accurate
Cooling system is full , no air pockets
First you have to see if you adequate coolant flow thru the radiator at operating temperature
Leave the radiator cap loose , not pressurized , while bringing the car up to operating temperature at idle in park
Remove the cap
Above 180 you should see a nice steady flow of coolant across the top of the radiator
If you don’t - Thermostat not opening , water pump issue , collapsed radiator hose
Second , if you have adequate flow like described above
Radiator , as in it’s plugged or not enough capacity to cool properly
Last edited by bee1971; 07/19/19 03:36 PM.
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Re: Running hot (still)
[Re: Scott Carl]
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07/21/19 01:58 PM
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Check out the overheating post I bumped up from a few years ago. It'll have the basics to get you going.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind.
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