Hi,
Shucks. Its always so satisfying...when it is the simple thing. Just a
process of elimination now. My next thought would be the collapsed
radiator hose idea or the timing issue. Each one becomes progressively
more expensive and complicated. Good luck. Great day to be alive in
Arizona.
Guy
The Hoovers wrote:
>Guy,
>
>I tested the thermostat, it opens fine. On advice, I removed the thermostat
>& ran the Roadster; it took about 10 minutes to hit about 220. I'm going to
>work on the timing again (I did it once already, shortly before parking it a
>few weeks ago.) Up until now, we had finally gotten the previous overheating
>problems taken care of by distributor replacement & timing. Hopefully we can
>get something done again... as you know it is perfect weather here for
>top-down driving!
>
>Charlotte & Leonard Hoover
>Phoenix, AZ
>'64 SPL310 1500
>'64 SPL310 1600
>'73 240Z
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Guy & Pamela
>Pepoy
>Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 10:56 PM
>To: The Hoovers
>Cc: Roadster Mailing List (E-mail)
>Subject: Re: Overheating/Grounding?
>
>
>Greetinngs,
>I don't think so. I suspect that Mike was correct. The first thing I
>would do is remove the thermostat and test it. You can test it by
>simply placing the current unit in a pot of boiling water. If the
>thermostat is closed the hot water should cause it to open. A simple
>item can cause big problems. Last summer, I had one go bad on my 2000
>Explorer. Nasty experience.
>Guy
>Tempe AZ
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