Hi Mike,
Sounds lean, very lean which would cause both symptoms you are experiencing.
Make sure the carbies have the correct needle and check the float level.
190 ain't so bad, especially with a cast iron head, which run warmer than
aluminum head cars.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "James M Koken" <james.m.koken@gte.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 6:39 PM
Subject: overheating/66 1600
> Hey list
> This is a roadster question, not a commentary.
> I have been rebuilding a 66 1600 engine the past 2 months.
> The motor runs fine, but tends to run on the warm side. The gauge says
190,
> and it feels like its hot..
> 'When it reaches this temp it starts to backfire (from the carbs), and
looses
> power. Like a vapor lock.
> The rad is new, the dist is an EI, All engine components are new. Has the
cast
> iron head.
> Thought there was too much slop in the throttle shafts so tried other
carbs,
> helped a little.
> Anyone had this happen before?
> I've owned roadsters since the 70's and never had a car run this
> warm......hot.
> Oh yea, we are at 6000' with alcohol in the gas. But my other cars run
OK!
> Any help is much appreciated.
> thanks
> Mike Koken
> Colo. Springs
>
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