Rock Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Like I said...it runs fine without the stat....doesn't over heat at all. Runs about 180 and no foam. I checked the oil and I have no coolant in the oil. Bizarre! Quote
Rock Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 I think I will take the stat out and take it to a repair shop.....wish I was better at this stuff. I did have a mechanic look at it when we first had it running and he adjusted the timing and the carb for me. Maybe he will look at this for a case of beer?!?! Quote
Mike 57 Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 I would have the rad checked. Mine runs 155 without a stat idling in the lanes and it is 555 cid. Quote
cbolt Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 have you tried heating water on the stove to a boil with your thermostat in it to see if it is actually opening or not? Old trick just to verify the new stat is working at all. Quote
Rock Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 Yep, I boiled the stat and it opened at 195. I think I will flush the entire system and put in a new radiator. I think this is the original radiator. It may be time to upgrade it to an aluminum radiator. I have my mechanic coming over on Wednesday to take a look at it. Quote
MC-71 Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 Hows your foaming at the radiator neck doing. We all would really like to know. Hope it's fixed. Quote
Gonzo Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 180 without a t-stat is actually pretty warm. Sounds like you have a restriction somewhere. Probably the radiator like Mike said. Quote
Patrick Sheean Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I'm sorry to ask but with a new intake manifold, does it require a different t-stat? Not meaning to insult anyone here, just wonder if there is a problem since there is a new manifold? I'm saying this because it only happens with the stat in, is that correct Rock? Quote
502ci Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I'm sorry to ask but with a new intake manifold, does it require a different t-stat? Not meaning to insult anyone here, just wonder if there is a problem since there is a new manifold? I'm saying this because it only happens with the stat in, is that correct Rock? Sounds logical...car runs fine without the stat and stat works fine in a boiling pot of water but when installed in the manifold it may be hitting something and not fully opening or not opening at all...just a thought. Quote
Rock Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 I am using a new water neck. It's the stainless steel one from Summit. It is causing no clearance problems. I ordered a new radiator (aluminum) and will be flushing the entire system and starting from square one. Quote
Arvizu9618 Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 I am using a new water neck. It's the stainless steel one from Summit. It is causing no clearance problems. I ordered a new radiator (aluminum) and will be flushing the entire system and starting from square one. PM sent Quote
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