I am back with more cooling questions!
As you may remember, I live in Phoenix AZ, current temp is 1080 F at
5pm. Last night it was 990F at 9pm.
I have:
1. removed the thermostat to simulate a better water pump
(also bought a 1600F version sitting on my workbench)
2. blocked the bypass hose
3. flushed the entire system three different ways,
4. put on a "Geo Hahn air dam" to push a little extra air
through the radiator.
And in 1000F ambient last night, I was still getting about 1950F
driving around without sustained high speed.
Yes, I know the argument about not using a thermostat making the
water flow through the radiator too quickly. However, a colleague
argued that is exactly what a high volume water pump would do. Your
thoughts?
I am thinking about punching out the thermostat part of the old 1800
thermostat & only installing the outer ring to slow the flow a
little. Your thoughts?
Any other suggestions before a new radiator or water pump?
I am thinking that if the above fails, I will go for putting in a
higher capacity radiator rather than the pump (based on the theory
above). Again your thoughts.
Thanks once again,
John
John A. Wise, Ph.D., CPE
5483 W Potter Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(+1)(623)376-9632
Wise@erau.edu
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