In my TR-4, without a fan running and with a big aluminum radiator, I'm not
sure I could go 10 min before boilover. I can't make 15 min even with an
electric fan running through the rad. I've always considered this normal.
- Tony Drews
At 09:48 PM 10/25/2005, Gary wrote:
>Hello:
>
>I have a new engine installed in my TR-4, 11 to 1 compression, race cam, stock
>SU carbs, stock radiator, no fan. Timing is set for 10 degrees BTDC and the
>car idles nicely at 1000 rpm. Question: with the car idling at 1000 rpm in
>the garage and after initial startup, in eight to nine minutes the water temp
>reachs 200 degrees F. Would this be considered normal? If not, what is a
>normal warmup timeframe and temp? Thanks.
>
>Gary
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