On 5/29/06, Robert E. Shlafer <PilotRob@msn.com> wrote:
> Oh, well....
> Not that 190 is "bad", but
> If you've got the latest multi-bladed plastic fan and that's not keeping it
>at or below 180 (ass-u-me the heater tap is open) while using plain distilled
>water with water-wetter, then I would suspect the radiator
> is in need of a thorough cleaning or maybe a (new?) "deep impeller" water
>pump unless the motor is heavily tuned.
Brand new radiator. Box stock 1275. Free air temperatures 95F to
100F. In town & over black asphalt sitting in traffic free air to the
engine is probably 120F - 130F.
> Otherwise, perhaps time for a supplementary electric "pusher"?
Yeah, I've thought about that.
> The header wraps will keep engine compartment temps down, but at the
> expense of header life (also invalidates the warranty due to "over-cooking"
>of same).
Damn!! The PO never gave me the warrantee papers!! And the header is
probably 38 years old too!! ;-)
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
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