I believe the radiator is the important difference in the equation here.
I failed to mention that it was 95degrees and blasting down the
interstate at 5000rpm when my temp got to 200. I have never overheated
in traffic or got past 190 (my thermostat setting) in normal driving.
Regards,
Peter.
>From: "Mostyn" <mostyn_f@email.msn.com>
>
>I, on the other hand, have a new balanced 1330 engine ($$$$) with VP3
cam,
>Ported big valves etc.., inch and three-quarter SU, LCB manifold,
blocked
>off bypass hose, new four row Radiator (about $150), new front shroud,
and a
>160 degree thermo. The 50-50 mix of old coolant-antifreeze...AND..Live
in
>Southern Calif...AND... can't get my temp over about 165-170 even in
traffic
>with the plastic blade...So... conclusion.. When it's new it works,
when
>it's not new, who knows. Oh I also have the old style cast Iron pump. I
also
>had some work done removing some of the metal around the thermostat if
I
>remember correctly. I only have about 600 miles on the engine.. I think
>after all my bad heating problems I had with my first BugEye in 1965, I
>wanted to eliminate most if not all of the potential problems. I hope I
have
>learned correctly. And I hope this is of some help to others...PS, I
think
>my cam is too hot for the road, I don't get much poop under 3000 rpm
but
>after that .....
>
>GET ALL THE WOMEN AN CHILDREN OFF THE STREET !!!
>
>(( Disclaimer ))
>But you probable should not listen to me..Cause I also used lots of
>Stainless steel bolts on my Sprite (not in the engine though) and they
look
>great!! $$$$$$$$
>
>PPS, The spell checker in Outlook express suggests Budgie for BugEye
>
>ramble ramble ramble
>
>Mostyn
>ANAL/8625
>WHOOPEE
>
>
>>>From: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
>>>Question One:
>>>I want to get rid of the cast-iron pump and install a high
>>>capacity alloy water pump. Which bottom hose do I need, cause
>>>I think the hose bores are not the same on these two pumps?
>>As far as I know the pumps are completely interchangeable and use the
>>same diameter hoses. Be sure to check for proper clearance between the
>>impeller and the cylinder wall.
>>>
>>>Question Two:
>>>Is a metal 6-blade fan more efficient than the plastic fan
>>>already there, assuming the other components of the cooling
>>>system remain the same?
>>The plastic fan is better and quieter plus if it fragments it will not
>>do as much damage. You should also have a shroud around your fan.
>>>
>>>Question Three:
>>>If I blank off the bypass hose with a suitable kit but keep the
>>>thermostat as is, will cooling be improved or worsened?
>>If you block the bypass you may have a problem with the thermostat not
>>opening at the correct temperature as there will be no flow around the
>>head to warm it up. Also the water pump will cavitate as it will not
be
>>able to pull any water thru when the thermostat is closed. You either
>>need to use a thermostat blanker or possibly drill some holes in the
>>thermostat to allow some coolant to flow thru.
>>>
>>>Question Four:
>>>Is plain water and this red liquid stuff better than ready
>>>made antifreeze (green or blue coloured ethyleno-glycol, please
>>>forgive the spelling)?
>>According to literature I have recieved from PRESTONE (an antifreeze
>>manufacturer) they already add a wetting agent to their antifreeze.
You
>>may want to reduce your proportion of antifreeze to the minimum level
>>needed for the temperatures in your area but probably not less than
>>25%antifreeze to 75%water Too strong a mixture will cause overheating
as
>>antifreeze does not conduct heat very well. Stick to the old type
>>antifreeze it apparently works better than the new environmentally
>>friendly stuff.
>>I reduced the operating temp of my car from 200 to 190 just by
dropping
>>from a 50/50 mix to a 25/75 mix on a totally clean system, it may have
>>dropped even lower but I have a 190 thermostat.
>>'59 Bugeye 948 downflow with a plastic fan.
>>
>>>
>>>Thank you very much
>>>Evangelos
>>
>>Regards,
>>Peter.
>>
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