Does anyone have any ideas?
My '67 BGT seems to run hot. On cool days on the freeway it carries
right at 180 (180 thermostate) going up to 190, on warmer days to 200+.
It climbs fast to near 212 (even indicates above that without boiling)
in stop and go but comes back down when traffic opens up. On hills it
also climbs to 212+ fast. In the morning it warms up much faster than
any other MG I have. I know the thermostate is working because when it
warms up I can see on the gauge when it opens. No other MG I have driven
acts like this, they all ride right at the thermostate level no matter
what.
The engine is a 72 with a big valve head, high compression rods, and a
crane cam. Static timing is at 14 degrees. The water pump is new from a
'67 to get the proper pully spacing. The radiator is brand new early
style. (Moss replacement) All engine accessories are new or fresh
rebuilt. The only other contrary indication is that I cannot get it to
idle smoothly below 1000 rpm but I blamed that on the cam. The engine
was rebuilt by another, I did all the rest.
I really need help before the summer.
Thanks
Ernest
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