Water temp is up
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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Water temp is up
Just finished a cooling system rework. Rebuilt radiator, new water pump, all radiator seals for support and shroud, new hoses new thermostat. And now it runs hotter than before. Used to run around 180-190, today for a first run it was at 210-220. Outside air in the 50's. What did i miss here?
Engine is a 69BB. What do others run with BB's. Also I have a problem with my starter getting hot and it won't turn the engine over.
Engine is a 69BB. What do others run with BB's. Also I have a problem with my starter getting hot and it won't turn the engine over.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,235
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From: Mesa AZ
i disconnect the heater hose on the intake with the car running and keep the hose off till water starts pumping out of the hose nipple
then turn on the heat because if there is no heat then the water is not circulating because of an air pocket
also did you put the same temp thermostat back in?
then turn on the heat because if there is no heat then the water is not circulating because of an air pocket
also did you put the same temp thermostat back in?
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