You can buy a generic radiator shroud from JC Whitney and probably from
larger auto parts stores. But there is probably a root cause for this
overheating tendency that should be addressed. Possibilities:
- clogged radiator
- stuck thermostat (partially open)
- timing
- mixture
- coolant mixture and level
- oil level
I'm sure there are others, as well.
Does your B have an oil cooler? This would make a big difference. My
experience is with earlier cars, but they seem to run stably at 185-190
when properly tuned.
Bruce Burrows had this to say:
>Here where I live we are beginning to get some warmer weather. Cooling
>is always a concern for me with my MGB.
>
>Is anyone out there aware of a simple shroud, probably plastic,
>preferably in two pieces to ease installation, which is available for
>the MGB? If such a thing exists, does anybody have any experiences to
>report?
>
>If a shroud is not available, probably the next easiest way to add a
>little margin on the cooling side is with a couple of fans. My car has
>neither shroud nor fans, so right now I am using my heater to pull heat
>out of the system when there is too much remaining (i.e., on long uphill
>pulls). But that technique really warms up the cockpit more than I
>like.
>
>Better me being too warm than the engine, though. :-)
>
>Bruce Burrows
>
>'59 MGA basket case
>'60 Daimler SP 250
>'61 Daimler SP 250
>'73 MGB driver
>
>My Dart website (not my cars!):
>
>http://community-2.webtv.net/guardian45/THEDAIMLERSP250DART/
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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