Hey Mike,
At 11:10 AM 7/9/2001 -0400, mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:
>I'm still having overheating problems, even with the cooler. The 1500 is
>running about 200 degrees. Any thoughts on what the hell I need to do to
>get the temp down?
>
>I have a 3 row (3/8 thick tube) radiator. Louvered fin, not staggered.
>Mechanical fan from a '74 spitfire and matching water pump.
>new hoses (thanks peter)
>now an oil cooler (13 row)
>timing is 10 BTDC at 2K RPM
>a little Palmolive in the 75/25 water coolant mix
I don't know if the timing is correct or not, but you could experiment and
see if different advance calms the temp down for you.
Also you don't mention system pressure. Does the Midge use a 13 lb cap like
a Spit? Have you had the cooling system pressure tested?
>ALSO:
>
>Now that I've installed the 1/2 inch lowering kit, the front end sits
>real nice. Only hard right turns cause the driver's side front tire to
>hit the fender. Since fender flaring isn't an option on my budget, I
>thought smaller tires might do the trick. I currently have Michelin
>X-Metric 155/R13's on the car that I've been happy with (and which still
>have plenty of meat). I'd like something a little wider, and with a lower
>profile that I can mount on my stock Rostyles.
>
>Any thoughts?
Can you roll the fender lip a little rather than downsize the tires?
Food for thought,
Atwell Haines
'79 spitfire
Succasunna, NJ USA
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