Chris,
As long as the system is full of coolant (water?), then running at 230
shouldn't cause a problem. I assume with all you have done lately that you
have the gauge well calibrated and are confident in the 230 reading. A lot
of Tigers are known to drive around with their hoods unlatched to get
better air flow. You might try something along those lines until the new
radiator arrives. Are the fins really dense on the radiator you have now? I
was thinking maybe that would explain why you aren't getting good air flow
through it. There is an optimum fin density, which probably depends some on
the application, Tigers, as usual, probably being near one extreme or the
other. If you happen to see an old Maverick with air conditioning driving
around, find out where they park it at night. I'm sure the six-blade fan in
that car would solve your problem.
Oh yes, you can change the heads without pulling the motor, but it's not an
easy job.
Brgds,
Bob
At 07:11 PM 5/8/00 -0700, Chris Vaught wrote:
>well on the highway she run about 200 or so. i was happy. when i shifted to
>3rd and let her rip she got up 210, still no to bad. but then i got in to
>traffic for about 20 minutes. she then got to 230 or so. i am so scared to
>blow a head gasket in that car that i nearly shut her down. BTW do you have
>to pull the engine to change the head?
>chris in hawaii
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