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Dead Mans Curve. Four day show in Mahwah NJ . This is one of the largest shows in the east with over 34 live bands . Thousands of hot rods , old...
What is a good tempersture thermostat to use? I am using a 180 . The sending unit is 195 on and 185 off. I installed the sensor for the...
I learned the main problem is the location of the mechanical fan , it's too low and too far from the radiator. No Mechanical fan would fix this...
The gauge is electric and it's new and a new matching sending unite. I did check the temp with a thermal temp gun and the the readings i am...
My initial timing is in that range 15-20 I tried some other fans but i could not find one that fits.
It took only about 5-10 minutes to get the temp up to about 230 and i turned the car off.
This blade looks good but it's 2.8" deep i only have about 2"
I checked my timing this weekend. All in @ about 2500 rpm it was 36 I bumped it up to about 38
I drove the car a few times this weekend. The car is running cooler when it is moving, it stays about 180 degrees. After a long ride i park in...
I think the Ricky Racer fan is not moving enough air.
Thank you and thanks for all the replies about this issue. It is real hot in Jeresy so i will get to test it all out this weekend. I might try...
This engine with a tunnel ram and two four barrels (390 cfm ) runs and idles like a dream. I don't think a vacuum advance will improve the engine
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What size cap should i use for the radiator? I am currently running a 13lb cap.
The engine runs great and has a mechanical spark advance.
Finally had some time to install the fan shroud . I also installed an over flow tank. I should have it back on the road this weekend. The...
I have a new stewart warner temp gauge and matching sender. The car runs about 190 as long as the car is driving over 25 MPH. When i stop for a...
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I would like to know how this worked for the original builder? This might be why this car was sitting in a garage for over 40 years when i found it
This car was built in the 1960's I just rebuilt the car and put the engine in the same location. I never thought cooling would be an issue. I...
I plan to mount the old chrome fan . I only bought the other fan because all other fans i look at would not clear, i needed a thin fan. And yes...
This is what i was planning to install if the shroud does not work. Cooling components makes a shroud with a fan that fits the 32 radiator but...
i am using the stock ford pulley the came with the 289
i will install the shroud and see if that solves the issue
I will install the shroud and see if it solves the issue
I am considering using an electric pusher fan to help my cooling issue. This would be in addition to the mechanical fan. I have seen this on...
I am considering using a pusher fan that will fit behind the grill. I have seen this on another car a few years ago. Anyone know who makes one...
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