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engine heating problems - 7/11/2006 4:14:01 PM    johngarrison   Posts: 6 Joined: 7/11/2006 Status: offline I have a '65 Roadster with a 300 hp small block and auto transmission. In warm weather, like summertime, the engine temp runs 200 to 210 degrees. I can't make myself believe that this is design temp for the engine. I have a stock radiator that I have had out of the car and cleaned and boiled out. The water pump seems to be doing its thing and I have a new fan clutch. It has a 190 degree thermostat in it. Is there a coolant that will help with the engine temp? I want to keep the car stock so an aluminum radiator would be like a last resort. I would appreciate any info available. Thanks for the reply. John Post #: 1

RE: engine heating problems - 7/12/2006 4:33:10 PM    corvette king Posts: 1162 Joined: 3/5/2006 From: deltona fl, 32738 Status: offline hi john,try redline water wetter,it will drop temp 20 deg,and try a 180 thermostat,that should help.and make shure your cap is in good shape,and you have no air in system. Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) _____________________________ DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT ! (in reply to johngarrison) Post #: 2

RE: engine heating problems - 7/13/2006 7:31:44 AM    mech259 Posts: 1759 Joined: 1/22/2006 From: Lumberton, Texas Status: offline In the 60's, they did not run that hot of thermostat. 200 degrees with a 190 degree thermostat is not uncommon. I would change to a 160 degree stat, make sure there is good airflow to your radiator and try the wetter chemical. _____________________________ L.B. ASE Master Certified L1 Emissions Certified 1986 C4 1969 RS Z28 Camaro 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (under construction) (in reply to johngarrison) Post #: 3

RE: engine heating problems - 7/18/2006 6:25:18 PM    johngarrison   Posts: 6 Joined: 7/11/2006 Status: offline Hey, Thanks for the comment. Can you tell me about the Wetter Fluid? Wherre can I find it? Thanks John (in reply to mech259) Post #: 4

RE: engine heating problems - 7/18/2006 6:57:06 PM    johngarrison   Posts: 6 Joined: 7/11/2006 Status: offline Thanks for the reply. Where can I get the coolant? I really appreciate the information. John (in reply to corvette king) Post #: 5

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