[TR] Hot GT6

[Brian Jones]

Darrell,

I'd confirm the temp at which the thermosat opens, and the actual  
temp the car runs at when warm.

I'd back flush the engime block, and check the water pump. Maybe  
there is there a way to check the fow rate from the water pump?

A lean engine, or poor timing can make the header so hot it the cast  
iron can glow red.

As for cooling the cabin, I'd try something like this product. MG  
forms have a lot covering how to keep engine hat out of the cabin.  
They might be worth abrowse.

http://www.koolmat.com/british.shtml

Brian


> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:58:07 EST
> From: TR250Driver at aol.com
> Subject: [TR] GT6+ Running Hot Part 2
>
> Guys,
> I have some time off during the holidays so it is time to trouble   
> shoot.  70
> GT6 +,  runs too hot for me.  Just a bit over half on  the NOS  
> SMITHS temp
> gauge.  Does not boil over under any conditions so far  but runs  
> warn even
> during nite riding at 60 degrees.  <snip>


> Beverly refuses  to
> ride in the GT6+ for her seat is directly behind the exhaust header  
> and  really
> on fire.  I have to hose her down after a sort trip.
> Darrell