Could be the paint. The paint makes a good insulator. I only paint from the
top view meaning if you look at the rad from under my car you can still see
the copper. Less paint the better.
Do you use a shroud? Air guide?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "mtyler" <mtyler@hctc.net>
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 3:08 PM
Subject: Still running a tad warm in my 1600
> Well, I've checked my timing, (16 deg BTDC with recurved dist on a 70
> 1600) an inspection of plugs leads me to believe I'm not running rich, I
> dropped in a 170 thermostat (couldn't find a 160) and still running
> warm.. Seems to fluctuate between just past the little 'f' on the gauge
> and more than halfway between the 'f' and the red area (not gotten there
> yet, but was making me nervous on a long grade)
>
> Other recent changes are:Radiator rodded out; switched from 7 to four
> blade fan; new temp sending unit; Using Stan's water outlet kit. The
> radiator came back with PLENTY of black paint on the heat exchanger part,
> could that be it?
>
> Helps when I run the heater, but Man, it's hot enough!
>
> Sweatin' in Texas
> -Marc T.
>
> ==========================================================================
> Marc Tyler Sisterdale TX
> 1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
> 1965 L-320 #L320 013642
> http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/datsun_homepage.html
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