datsun-roadsters
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Cooling System

To: <JWHAUN@aol.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Cooling System
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 18:55:34 -0400
Get it recored and the shop can give you another row and a more efficient
core design. If you decide to do this then flush the system thoroughly
before changing the rad.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <JWHAUN@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 4:26 PM
Subject: Cooling System


> I was wondering what the best setup is to insure cooling system operation
to
> be at it's best. I have a 65 1500 with stock cooling system. 4 blade fan,
> original radiator, etc.  I noticed that the radiator core is only about a
1
> 1/2" thick. Would having a radiator shop add the additonal 1" to the frame
of
> the radiator help things or would this impede air flow? What about a
electric
> fan? My engine never overheats but it seems to run hotter than it should.
> Or... are there better things (than modifying the radiator) that can be
done
> to insure the engine runs cool? Just wondering. Thanks
> Jim Haun
> 65 1500 3 seater
> Pasco, WA

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>