THUNDERZ Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Since I am a little stumped as to why my car is running hot I thought I would show a picture of the set up to see what you guys could gather from looking at it. I have a lot of information on what I have checked so far but I wanted to ask if there is anything obvious that would explain why it runs too hot (3/4+ on the stock temp gauge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFancypants Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 How did you bleed that setup? That corrugated hose looks like an air magnet. - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 (3/4+ on the stock temp gauge). First of all I wouldn't trust the stock guage reading after your car set all night. Get an aftermarket temp. guage and report back on your readings.... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERZ Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 How did you bleed that setup? That corrugated hose looks like an air magnet. - Greg - I dont think I have bled the system...I have run it until it was warm with the cap off to confirm that the coolant was flowing through the radiator, but I'm not sure what else I could do to bleed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY77Z Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 THUNDERZ, do you have an idea if the waterpump is rotating the right direction? and how do you guys bleed the system because i've just finished my cooling system and will start the car tomorow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERZ Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 THUNDERZ, do you have an idea if the waterpump is rotating the right direction?and how do you guys bleed the system because i've just finished my cooling system and will start the car tomorow? Ali, Yes it is rotating the right direction. BTW your car looks great! any rolling video yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Bleeding the coolant system..Drop down to method 2.http://www.allpar.com/fix/radiator-purge.html LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 With small blocks, I generally just fill it at the intake manifold before I put the thermostat in. Once the intake manifold is topped off, put the thermostat and housing on and top up the radiator and overflow bottle. Fire it up and run it around a bit till its hot and then shut it off and let it cool. As it cools, it will suck water out of the bottle until the system is full. I've never had any problems doing it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERZ Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 Does anyone have a suggestion for a good thermostat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I use a Stant or whatever the parts house has in stock. Any 54mm 165° or 175° thermostat should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY77Z Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Ali, Yes it is rotating the right direction. BTW your car looks great! any rolling video yet? thanks well i''ve just installed new aluminum rad, waterpump and t-stat, i'll have to wire the Efan and the car should be ready within one or two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 It's a little hard to tell but looks like you have a narrower than stock radiator which leaves a gap at least on the left side (cant see the right side) between the side of the radiator and the core support. This allows recirculation of hot air right around back into the inlet of the radiator. Might try to block it off with cardboard and ductape as an experiment to see if that helps then if so fab a more durable solution. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERZ Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 It's a little hard to tell but looks like you have a narrower than stock radiator which leaves a gap at least on the left side (cant see the right side) between the side of the radiator and the core support. This allows recirculation of hot air right around back into the inlet of the radiator. Might try to block it off with cardboard and ductape as an experiment to see if that helps then if so fab a more durable solution. Cameron Thanks... Good Point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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