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1. [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "Jeff Pelletier" <jeff@pellfam.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:38:43 -0400
I'm having trouble with my 106 running too hot....I'm changing out the thermostat... checking radiator flow and doing a tune up... my question is my electric fan... A british car mechanic told me to
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00458.html (7,376 bytes)

2. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:18:30 +0200
What size is the electric fan, where is the thermoswitch positioned and what are the switching temperatures? The story about inhibiting airflow through the radiator is B..S.. as it will turn in the
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00459.html (9,608 bytes)

3. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "Jeff Pelletier" <jeff@pellfam.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:24:17 -0400
Gauge is good.. I checkd radiator with a heat gun.. it was at 200.. degress Jp Jeff, What size is the electric fan, where is the thermoswitch positioned and what are the switching temperatures? The s
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00461.html (10,085 bytes)

4. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:06:16 +0800
I had one of those fans on my BJ8 many years ago and removed it because it restricted airflow while driving. It caused my car to run hot. The big pancake motor is what kills the airflow. If you real
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00462.html (8,701 bytes)

5. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop@justbrits.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:34:21 -0500
<< The kenlow fans and the others that are marketed to the healey community are mostly crap. >> "Correct" Concours language at this EARLY hour of the day ?!?!? Tsk, tsk !!! Ed PS: LOL !!!!!!! Please
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00465.html (7,843 bytes)

6. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Bernie Grabow <grabow.bernie@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:46:57 -0400
I had my radiator recored by a local radiator shop back in 2006 when completing the restoration of my BJ8. Used 3 row 5/8 tubes 16 fins per inch. It was pricey at $346 but my Healey stays at 190 even
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00466.html (10,725 bytes)

7. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:49:31 -0400
CRAP....a Concours short form for "Constantly Recurring And Problematic" Rich _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00470.html (9,108 bytes)

8. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:32:59 -0700 (PDT)
I had the radiator recored for my MkII BN7 Tricarb before the Vermont With a 190 degree F thermostat I can start my car in any kind of hot weather and it let it sit for as long as I like and it stays
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00473.html (9,706 bytes)

9. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:21:41 +0200
If this situation has emerged recently, check your temp gauge for correct indicating, remove the sensor and insert in an electric kettle with boiling water, compare the reading of the gauge with the
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00474.html (10,815 bytes)

10. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "Peter & Veronica" <greylinn@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:44:58 +1000
G'day Jeff I have a 16" Davies Craig thermo fan on the standard 100 radiator in my V6 engined car. It virtually covers the entire surface of the radiator, but it rarely comes on other than when trave
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00475.html (10,060 bytes)

11. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:24:15 -0400
What's wrong with 212 degrees? == I had the radiator recored for my MkII BN7 Tricarb before the Vermont Conclave. With a 190 degree F thermostat I can start my car in any kind of hot weather and it l
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00476.html (10,649 bytes)

12. [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "John Soderling" <bighealey@astound.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:32:40 -0700
I run a Texas cooler fan too and like it. However, because it is a flexible blade fan the blades flatten out at higher engine RPM's and as a result pull less air. They are designed this way to lessen
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00477.html (9,050 bytes)

13. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:10:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dave <61healeybn7@gmail.com> To: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com> Sent: Sat, July 24, 2010 3:40:11 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] still too hot... Ron, Where did you get the rad re-cored? Somewher
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00481.html (9,673 bytes)

14. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:29:54 -0700 (PDT)
Understand. But, I don't think that is normal. When it is really hot out and I'm in S&G traffic, mine frequently gets to 212. I never have any OD problems when it does. What type of oil do you use in
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00482.html (8,863 bytes)

15. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: "John O'Brien" <banjojohn@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:04:37 -0500
Perhaps this is not related at all to your problem, but when I bought my BJ8 in '01, I didn't notice that the PO had removed the air deflector assembly from the front of the radiator. I never noticed
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00489.html (10,480 bytes)

16. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:29:33 -0700 (PDT)
My deflectors are still in place & correctly fitted. Ron ________________________________ From: John O'Brien <banjojohn@cox.net> To: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>; Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00490.html (10,678 bytes)

17. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Bob Brown <blkbt7@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:33:56 -0700 (PDT)
I'm enjoying the dialogue regaarding the engine temperature on your tri-carb. I sincerly hope a definitive answer surfaces. My BT7 Tri-carb has had the same issue for years. I run fine in town or at
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00493.html (8,802 bytes)

18. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Ron Mitchell <healeyron@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:05:04 -0700 (PDT)
I'm enjoying it too. Everyone is addressing everything that I have already tried but none has come up with an answer to what the dia. of the water pump pulley should be??? I assume no one has found
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00501.html (9,254 bytes)

19. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: wilkmanracing@aol.com
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:36:18 -0400
This whole running hot things seems to be a process of chasing little things. My MGA ran hot after its rebuild. It ran hot before its rebuild, but it had an excuse then...the engine was full of crud
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00504.html (11,037 bytes)

20. Re: [Healeys] still too hot... (score: 1)
Author: Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:09:29 -0400
Hi Bob. I run generally at 190, but my point was an occasional peak to 212 isn't going to harm your car. If that were the case, it seems they would make 212 the "peg" point on the gauge. My Jeep runs
/html/healeys/2010-07/msg00570.html (9,315 bytes)


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