gbowley wrote:
>
> Anybody out there have and further suggestions for an overheating
> problem.
> '75 Spitfire 1500, with 35,000 original miles on it.
>
> Here's the list so far:
> 1.) Had the radiator cleaned and inspected by a "professional" radiator
> shop, OK.
> 2.) New thermostat, 160 degree F.
> 3.) Flushed the entire cooling system using Prestone's heavy duty flush.
>
> 4.) Added electric pusher fan, (for piece of mind.)
> 5.) New radiator cap, 13PSI.
> 6.) All radiator cooling shrouds are intact and in place.
>
> Although the car has never boiled-over, it typically runs at 1/2-3/4 on
> the temp. gauge.
> I was wondering if the water pump is worn? It's the only thing I have
> not taken out
> and inspected so far. Does the impeller wear-down?
> BTW, removing the thermostat and removing the front license plate have
> helped some.
> (please don't start that thread again about thermostats, schools out for
> the summer.)
>
> Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
>
> --
> Glenn E. Bowley, ABOC
> Mechanical Designer/
> CAD Systems Administrator
>
> Gerber Coburn Inc.
> 55 Gerber Rd.
> South Windsor, CT 06074-3244
> gbowley@snet.net
Listers:
I echo Glenn's problem. Have done the same and still have the
overheating problem this year. Didn't have it last year, so did what
Glenn did.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
BTW, I have a bra on the front and suspect it may be contributing, but
don't see any air inputs being blocked.
Thanks,
Dennis
75 SPIT
Omaha, NE
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