[Roadsters] Rough Idle--fixed but still hot blooded

[Larry Dziuba]

Hello Fellow Listers,  I had my rad cleaned out as part of the restoration. 
NOw that I am breaking in the engine (68 2000 w/ solex's) I notice that it 
is running around 200 deg F.  The head was shaved down so I no there has to 
be higher compression and along with that should come some more 
temperature - correct?  I will get the beast in to a mechanic to check the 
timing too.  The rebuilt engine has just under 500 miles on it.  It runs 
nice on the highway & the only problem is a high idle.  An old roadster 
mechanic indicated that if the carbs are balanced, air/fuel mixture good and 
no air leaks in the body, then a likely culprit is air leaking by one of the 
butterfly valves.  It goes to him next week.  Larry.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tputland at charter.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: Rough Idle--fixed but still hot blooded


> Thanks to all who offered advice. I am just about %100 certain that I need 
> to deal with the radiator. The thermostat is new and I did use a laser 
> thermometer and the guage is close enough to know she is hot blooded and 
> will get to hot if I don't shut her down.
>
> OH YEA....I can put my hand on well over half of the radiator so I kinda 
> have to figure it is time to get it cleaned out!
>
> Thanks again to all who offered advice!!
>
> Tim