[C2] Engine overheating after rebuild
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Base timing of 6 degrees advanced is insufficient today and most would label as retarded timing. Yes, the manufacturer built them that way back then but they ran better (and cooler) with more base timing. I would try it with 12 degrees if you can keep base timing and max centrifugal advance to around 36 degrees. Vacuum advance needs to be “T’d” into the choke break vacuum hose from the manifold vacuum source.
But this probably isn’t the total issue so it’s good to keep looking.
But this probably isn’t the total issue so it’s good to keep looking.
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Now back to figuring out my overheat issue. We are buying some quality gauges to test the Oil pressure and water temp before we go any further.
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Tom thanks for pointing that fan belt out. I had my car NCRS Flight judged this weekend in Phoenix and they caught the same thing. I didn’t have time to fix it before. My car took Second Flight with 140 points to spare so I was happy, given everything I know that still needs to be improved.
Now back to figuring out my overheat issue. We are buying some quality gauges to test the Oil pressure and water temp before we go any further.
Now back to figuring out my overheat issue. We are buying some quality gauges to test the Oil pressure and water temp before we go any further.
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