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| Apr 29, 2013 04:16PM | jeg | |
| Apr 29, 2013 03:38PM | Spitz | |
| Apr 29, 2013 03:02PM | Cup Cake | |
| Apr 29, 2013 02:31PM | jeg | |
| Apr 29, 2013 07:46AM | bahowe1 | |
| Apr 29, 2013 07:33AM | Spitz | |
| Apr 29, 2013 04:45AM | bahowe1 |
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I tried an 86° thermostat last summer and it ran generally at around 92-95°. Tried another, same result. So I put the 82° back in.
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I'm using a 2-core 'Supercool' radiator, 82° thermostat and switch between the 6-blade and 4-blade fans - depending upon whim, mostly. So far, no problems with overheating.
I would have thought a n 82 degree thermostat too cool.(?)
I run an 86 degree with 11 blade fan and a cheap aluminum rad.....even at 30 degrees in traffic the combination worked well
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If the cooling fins zig-zag back and forth between the tubes it is a super cool radiator in contrast to an old style where the cooling fins are staked in sheets and the tubes go through them at right angles.
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I'm using a 2-core 'Supercool' radiator, 82° thermostat and switch between the 6-blade and 4-blade fans - depending upon whim, mostly. So far, no problems with overheating.
The peasants are revolting...
"Gone with the Wind" - a brief yet moving vignette concerning lactose intolerance
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Oh yeah, (Thanks Spitz) forgot to mention...I have the tropical fan already fitted. Also, I am checking temperatures with both the dash gauge as well as thermometer. I am using an air-fuel gauge to set up carb tuning, so I think I'm in the right area - ie not running really lean thereby increasing temps. But that's all an aside - I'm trying to get reviews on radiators.
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If the stop and go in hot weather causes issues....maybe you need one of these ( unless already fitted )
And available as a kit
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Hello all,
I've got a crack in the radiator that I'm going to see if someone can fix today (for reasonable cost), but just in case they can't, I was wondering which radiator to go after for purchase? I spent a fair amount of time this weekend reading 'opinions' and people are all over the board. Anybody got any solid experience? My engine is nothing over the top, just a 1293 with some mods and tends to run a little on the hotter side of things. I run it as often as I can, including 95+ days in the summer. It's got a two core in there now (supposedly was a supercool - but don't know how to verify) and would like something that might provide a little more cooling. Even though it runs a little hotter than I'd like to see, as long as I keep moving it's in pretty decent range. If I get into stop and go, sometimes I get into trouble range.
Thanks
Ben
