[Healeys] Runnin' hot

[Alan Grossman]

Thanks for all the replys. I didn't know that too "rich" a coolant mix could 
would make it run hooter, and it does look awfully deep green. I think I 
should start with a temp check (duh!) for a baseline; and then change 
coolant mix.. So I am looking at ir thermometers on evilBay, and I notice 
some are pretty low priced. Can anyone comment on the wisdom of going cheap, 
on a tool I will only use 5 or 6 times a year, at best.

Again thanks, Alan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rwil at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Alan Grossman" <agrossman at pacific.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Runnin' hot


> First find out if the gauge is accurate. Does it show 212 with sensor in 
> boiling water? Or use known thermometer in radiator to cross check.
>
> If you are running "too rich" an antifreeze mixture it will run hotter but 
> the boiling point will be higher, too
>
> -Roland
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Alan Grossman" <agrossman at pacific.net>
> Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:16:57
> To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Runnin' hot
>
> I have this new to me '58 100 6. Has been "restored' by po, but I have no
> reciepts.
> Hits about 200 on the gauge after moderate driving in mid 80s ambient 
> weather.
> Does not seem to get much hotter at idle. Fan belt is tight. Looking in 
> thru
> the radiator filler tubes look open and fresh as far as I can see. I 
> haven't
> checked timing, but the car starts on the button, and does not detonate, 
> so I
> don't think it is off enough to cause problems. Rolls well, so I don't 
> think I
> have a binding brake.
>
> Looking for some insight/direction.
>
> Thanks, Alan
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