Hello Fellow Listers, I had my rad cleaned out as part of the restoration.
NOw that I am breaking in the engine (68 2000 w/ solex's) I notice that it
is running around 200 deg F. The head was shaved down so I no there has to
be higher compression and along with that should come some more
temperature - correct? I will get the beast in to a mechanic to check the
timing too. The rebuilt engine has just under 500 miles on it. It runs
nice on the highway & the only problem is a high idle. An old roadster
mechanic indicated that if the carbs are balanced, air/fuel mixture good and
no air leaks in the body, then a likely culprit is air leaking by one of the
butterfly valves. It goes to him next week. Larry.
----- Original Message -----
From: <tputland@charter.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: Rough Idle--fixed but still hot blooded
> Thanks to all who offered advice. I am just about %100 certain that I need
> to deal with the radiator. The thermostat is new and I did use a laser
> thermometer and the guage is close enough to know she is hot blooded and
> will get to hot if I don't shut her down.
>
> OH YEA....I can put my hand on well over half of the radiator so I kinda
> have to figure it is time to get it cleaned out!
>
> Thanks again to all who offered advice!!
>
> Tim
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