Michael Cline wrote:
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> I need some helpful suggestions. My 1971 TR-6 engine was just fully
> rebuilt. It started right up bringing me great joy!! Them the
> temperature just kept climbing and climbing. It is running way to hot. I
> took out the thermostat. Water is circulating as all hoses are hot. The
> radiator was flushedand tested. I am very frustrated. I will check the
> valve adjustments again and I will open up the mixture screws on the
> carb. Could it just be running extreemly rich and overheating?? Any
> suggestions from the list
I had that problem many years ago on a Morris . At the ripe old age of
21 I had the motor rebored, and didn't gap the rings, which were way too
tight. Result was severe overheating and broken rings.
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