Russ,
I think Dave Russell has it right. You may also want to check that your
ignition timing is not a bit on the retarded side, as that will also cause
over heating under heavier work loads..BTW, 210 F is not too hot, so long as
the cooling system retains it's fluids. Most modern vehicles don't even
start the fan motor until 240F.
Dave
Frogeye@SWCP.com Taos Garage Annex in Albuquerque
'62 BT7 MK II, '54 BN1, '62 Fiat 1600S
http://www.britishcarforum.com/TaosAnnex.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Staub" <bbb11489@azboss.net>
To: "Healey list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 2:24 PM
Subject: BN2 Temperature Question
> Hi All,
>
> I was out yesterday in my BN2, cruising the free-way at a mid-afternoon
> cool 104F (Phoenix). After about 10 or 15 miles at 65 to 70 mph, the
> temp gauge slowly but steadily rose to about 210F. As I was getting a
> little nervous about the slow but consistent rise in the temperature
> reading, I decided to pull off the freeway and try the surface streets
> and head for home. To my surprise, the temp gauge slowly but steadily
> lowered to about 195F, where it held the rest of the way home (about
> another 15 miles).
>
> What might that indicate, heading for boiling at 65 to 70 mph, and
> cooling to 195F at 40 to 45 mph.?
>
> Just wondering,
>
> Russ Staub
> '60 Bugeye
> '56 BN2
> '67 BJ8
> '50 Atlantic
> Mesa, AZ
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