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billh1963 |
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Car Hoarder! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Driving one of the cars (2.0L with dual carbs) and see a consistent 230-240F on the dipstick temp gauge. The gauge is accurate (tested in boiling water). Normal driving.... 90F day, mixed speeds with 60 to 70 mph max, flat terrain.
The PO had pulled the tins to repaint them so I assume mice nests are not a problem. I will check the oil cooler and the bellows this weekend; however, I don't expect any issues there. So, other than investigating to see if there is a lean condition with the carbs (which impacts CHT more than oil temp...correct?), It looks like my options for remediation are limited to an oil cooler. I've done a search and find most threads are for 6 conversions or homemade setups. Of the few kits available, is there any consensus on a good affordable solution? |
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Car Hoarder! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Hmmm....good thoughts to ponder.
Stupid question (and I could look it up but I'll ask it here), what would an O2 gauge tell me? If I am running lean/rich? I'll check the flapper for the oil cooler first...that should be an easy check. I agree that 90F isn't that hot and should not require an oil cooler. I have read some threads in my search where people had checked everything and still had cars that ran hot. Maybe this car is one of them. However, I am not ready to say that. I would prefer to make sure that everything works as designed first. |
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Twodollardoug ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Hmmm....good thoughts to ponder. Stupid question (and I could look it up but I'll ask it here), what would an O2 gauge tell me? If I am running lean/rich? I'll check the flapper for the oil cooler first...that should be an easy check. I agree that 90F isn't that hot and should not require an oil cooler. I have read some threads in my search where people had checked everything and still had cars that ran hot. Maybe this car is one of them. However, I am not ready to say that. I would prefer to make sure that everything works as designed first. that sounds like a good plan..... make sure all the tin and flaps are there and working. then give it a good tune. timing, valve adj, plugs, the whole 9 yards, thennnnn plan for the next coarse of action. |
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