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Thats what I was thinking as well....... course the car is a custom build and I can pick up the 53 for next to nothing...... maybe ill just pick...
Ok..any and all information is greatly appreciated......... I have a 1950 ford shoebox and its a full custom build that's in process...... how...
It wasn't actually overheating...... just running hotter than I would like it to...... I dont run it when it's to cold outside so the heater isn't...
Headed out for a drive to see how she does on the road......... I'll let you know what happens.......
And all these readings are after bringing it up to operating temp and letting it idle for around 45 minutes
Ok folks....... so just installed a 170° hi-flo thermostat and installed a plug with a 3/16ths hole in it in the bypass hose...... and all my...
I feel the exact same way..... I'm a punk rock lover as well ..... no sence in conforming to the norms...... live life to the fullest and if...
Ok....... update on my temps....... it got up to 195 at the temperature sensor, 193 at the bypass hose, 201 after the thermostat and 203 before...
To be honest I didnt see this post when I was asking about coolant flowing to fast through the radiator....... after seeing it I understand a lot...
A full custom chopped and channeled 33 Plymouth 4 door, my 1959 Mercury Monterey 2 door sedan, and the full custom project 1950 ford shoebox I...
I do understand what your saying....... and mine is a 3 speed manual......
And as a side note I always run premium fuel with a lead additive...... and oil has a zddp additive in it as well
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