Does anyone have any ideas?
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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The higher compression and hotter cam will produce more heat, Maybe too much
for your fan to take care of at idle. I have a crane cam in my engine. It's
a little choppy at idle but not much. I have the idle at 800. Do you have
your vaccume advance hooked up? From what year is the distributor? Sounds
like you may be a little to advanced on the timing or running a little lean
on the mixture. Both can cause overheating. Thermostats are cheap. Swap it
out. Perhaps it is not openning fully.
Christopher Reichle
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