Engine running hot

Blue68Coupe · 08-20-2007, 06:04 PM

Thanks but no clutch fan but I did convert to a variable fan from the old X fan.

Phillyfanfrombirth · 08-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Well, one suggestion would be to get a temp gauge that has a numerical readout... that would give you a more definitive read on what is happening.

Does it heat up just while idling/sitting in traffic or is it a problem even when you are driving?

It's a rebuilt engine... any chance that you have a set of underdrive pulleys on it?

Have you tried turning on the heater when the temp is rising? Does it blow hot air? Does it change the water temp?

Is it blowing water out of the radiator cap? Any puddles? The hotter the water gets, the more the pressure will be...

Did you flush the radiator when you had the motor rebuilt? If you did, how bad did the water that you were draining look?

rwhite65 · 08-21-2007, 02:20 AM

If you havent had the Radiator cleaned out, do so and give yourself a good baseline. Couldn't hurt any especially since you have a new rebuild.

08-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#1
Blue68Coupe 68 Coupe 289 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North carolina Posts: 44	Re: Engine running hot Thanks but no clutch fan but I did convert to a variable fan from the old X fan. __________________

08-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#2
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Engine running hot Well, one suggestion would be to get a temp gauge that has a numerical readout... that would give you a more definitive read on what is happening. Does it heat up just while idling/sitting in traffic or is it a problem even when you are driving? It's a rebuilt engine... any chance that you have a set of underdrive pulleys on it? Have you tried turning on the heater when the temp is rising? Does it blow hot air? Does it change the water temp? Is it blowing water out of the radiator cap? Any puddles? The hotter the water gets, the more the pressure will be... Did you flush the radiator when you had the motor rebuilt? If you did, how bad did the water that you were draining look?

08-21-2007, 02:20 AM	#3
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Engine running hot If you havent had the Radiator cleaned out, do so and give yourself a good baseline. Couldn't hurt any especially since you have a new rebuild. __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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