Greetinngs,
I don't think so. I suspect that Mike was correct. The first thing I
would do is remove the thermostat and test it. You can test it by
simply placing the current unit in a pot of boiling water. If the
thermostat is closed the hot water should cause it to open. A simple
item can cause big problems. Last summer, I had one go bad on my 2000
Explorer. Nasty experience.
Guy
Tempe AZ
The Hoovers wrote:
>A fellow list member e-mailed to me a suggestion that we check the
>grounding, having had similar experience with overheating. I didn't mention
>that the fuel gauge is registering empty even though I know it has gas in it
>(we filled it shortly before parking it a few weeks ago.) I do believe it
>worked sporadically before.
>
>When we installed the internally regulated alternator (which is charging
>just fine, BTW) we completely removed the old voltage regulator, which had
>two wires from the alternator, one that went to the battery and one that
>went to the ammeter. We removed the ammeter completely.
>
>When we rewired, we used the original fuse block which has 2 prongs.
>Currently, it is being powered off the starter where the battery cable goes
>in. We installed a maxi fuse between the starter and the fuse block.
>
>The battery is grounded to the engine block, the alternator to the inside
>fender well/frame and the starter to the frame. Could our wiring be causing
>the problem?
>
>Charlotte Hoover
>Phoenix, AZ
>'64 SPL310 1500
>'64 SPL310 1600
>'73 240Z
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