Robert,
It sounds like you have an air pocket in the cooling system. I had the
same thing happen last weekend at Willow Springs with my Spitfire. Make sure
all the air is purged from the cooling system. Good luck.
Bill VARA E/P #3
>
> From: "Robert Ames" <ames@cmn.net>
> Subject: RE: fot-digest V1 #361
> Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:27:49 -0600
>
> To Fot, From Robert Ames, rebuilt Ambro Triumph #57.
> Question. After a ground up this winter, the Ambro is over heating. Last
> year I put in a 6 core radiator and new oil cooler and it ran so cool I had
> to tape it off at most events. This year it overheated once and now the
> gauge will move and jump around 10-20 degrees. I replaced the water pump
> after the overheating. Any suggestions?? I really want to get this worked
> out before pulling it all the way to Mid-Ohio next year.
>
> Thank you in advance for suggestions.
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