Michael,
Before even looking at fixes for your car running hotter than normal I
would verify that the gauge is reading accurately. I thought I had an
overheating problem until I actually measured the temperature of the
engine with a meat thermometer in the top of the radiator. I discovered
the temp was fine but the voltage regulator was toast. Bought a
thermometer at Wal-Mart for less than $5. Didn't want to use the one in
the house. Wait, there wasn't one in the house. In fact, still isn't
one in the house, but there is one in the tool box.
Cheers,
Aaron
Aaron Cropley
71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
http://www.triumphowners.com/108
Topsham, Maine
-----Original Message-----
From: Campsmith, Michael (CDC/NCHSTP/DHAP) <mgc4@cdc.gov>
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 12:58:45 -0400
Subject: Radiator question
Fellow Listers--
My 1974 TR6 has been running hotter than I would like, even with the
oil
cooler. I had it out yesterday in the 90+ degree Atlanta heat and even
on the highway the gauge stayed on the high side of midline.
I'm contemplating replacing the radiator, which is just about the only
part that I haven't replaced or refurbished.
Has anyone had experience with buying a replacement radiator from the
Big 3? Or are there custom application that you can recommend? I tend
to drive the car moderate most of the time with spells of spirited
excess.
As always, thanks for your collective insight.
Michael Campsmith
1974 TR6 (now BRG)
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