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March 13, 2008 at 8:43 pm #62089

anonymous

When you get your radiator back and if it’s still running hot, check out the Rootes Review, issues January & February 2006.

There is a comprehensive analysis of the cooling problems and solutions to them.

I had a 260 running at 215F, using a Stewart-Warner temperature gauge mounted in the cubby. I installed the smaller fan pulley, a 5-blade flex fan, blocked the horn holes and had the radiator cleaned.

Now the car runs at 185F all day long.

Total cost: about $150.00

Remember, any decrease in engine temperature translates directly into passenger compartment comfort.

Before charging into the front suspension I would have the car’s front end aligned and the wheels/tires rebalanced. Cheap check that would probably be done if you tore the front end apart.

Fred Baum