George: My 1275 did this even with a newly cored rad. My solution was to use a
bigger pump pulley. It seems to help.
Geoff Branch
----- Original Message -----
From <GMari58175 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 2:48 PM
Subject: Running Hot
> Greetings Spridgeteers,
> My 948 MKII Sprite runs fine going around town, but as soon as we get on the
> highway and get to cruise mode, she gets very hot very fast. Meaning she'll
> get to 230 within 30 minutes on an 80 degree day. Preparing for a 3 hour trip
> to Gettysburg and would appreciate any suggestions.
> 1. Should I just not push her too much?
> 2. What thrmostat do you recommend?
> 3. Changed all the fluids etc. but haven't recored the radiator
>
> Thanks
> George Marinos
> Sprite MKII & MKIII
> Glen Rock, NJ
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