just a thought...
when i got my toy back on the road, i didn't get all of the air out of the
cooling system... it ran kinda warm (ok... HOT) but after i burped the cooling
system, the temp seems to be running normal.
ken
--- James M Koken <james.m.koken@gte.net> wrote:
> Hey list
> This is a roadster question, not a commentary.
> I have been rebuilding a 66 1600 engine the past 2 months.
> The motor runs fine, but tends to run on the warm side. The gauge says 190,
> and it feels like its hot..
> 'When it reaches this temp it starts to backfire (from the carbs), and looses
> power. Like a vapor lock.
> The rad is new, the dist is an EI, All engine components are new. Has the
> cast
> iron head.
> Thought there was too much slop in the throttle shafts so tried other carbs,
> helped a little.
> Anyone had this happen before?
> I've owned roadsters since the 70's and never had a car run this
> warm......hot.
> Oh yea, we are at 6000' with alcohol in the gas. But my other cars run OK!
> Any help is much appreciated.
> thanks
> Mike Koken
> Colo. Springs
>
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