The only part I did not see a mention of is the water pump. Is it moving
enough water to keep it cool.?
Richard
reb@reblues.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "aaron atkins" <amatkins@qnet.com>
To: "datsun list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 1:30 PM
Subject: overheating/ troubleshooting
> As far as my overheating problems go, I've been looking as best I can with
> no luck. Here are the checks I have made so far.
>
> New temp gauge & sending unit
> 110# compression on all four cylinders
> timing dead on the money
> dwell set
> have flow in radiator
> new thermostat 180 deg., could not find a 160
> even temp across front of radiator
> no water in oil and vice versa
> clean exhaust..no billowing white smoke
> checked color of plugs...black sooty around outside but very center of
> electode is shiny brass; ceramic in same area off-white.
> burped system by screwdriver in thermo method.
>
> I'm stumped. The temp climbs right up to about 210 when I start
> getting nervous and shut it down. If you can come up with any more checks
> let me know. My next step is to get the radiator re-cored. That's
always
> money well spent in the long run anyway. I was this close to making
Solvang
> too. Dang it!!
>
> Aaron
> '67 1600
>
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