In a message dated 9/3/99 6:37:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
gerryrd@verendrye.com writes:
<< I finally got my 57 235 in my 41 3/4T running last night.Seemed to run
pretty hot. I've got a 180 thermostat, using 41 3/4t radiator (just
back from radiator shop) , using Jack Carter's shortened shaft water
pump.
Question is: Original 216 installed used a non-pressure radiator cap,
should 235 be using a pressurized cap with ?? rating?? Is thermostat
too hot?? any opinions??
Would appreciate any advice!!
TIA
Gerry
41 3/4T >>
I use a 7lb cap, and a 160 Tstat in my '59 - 235, if that's any help for
you, never had a problem with it running hotter than 170-175, even pulling
Donner Summit in the summer time, loaded with about 800-900lbs of truck
parts. RPM's between 2800-2900 in 4th gear.
Mike
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