Re: Overheating SV

From: Sergio Dimarmo (iwander(at)worldnet.att.net)
Date: Tue May 11 1999 - 23:05:32 CDT

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I agree, check the accuracy of your electrical components first (sender,
gauge, voltage regulator) before tearing into the engine. I farted around
with this problem for years (car not driveable anywhere) until I installed a
mechanical (bulb type) gauge for comparison.

Sergio
1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Series V 'AJNT 86'
still working on it but getting closer!

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris.S.Mottram(at)ecc.com <Chris.S.Mottram(at)ecc.com>
To: alpines(at)autox.team.net <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 5:53 AM
Subject: Re: Overheating SV

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>Chris S. Mottram(at)ECCI
>05/11/99 09:00 AM
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>Step 1) Test the temp of the water with a mechanical temp gauge. I use a
>pot roast thermometer.
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>Mine did what you describe. After much radiator cleaning and flushing, it
>turns out the water passages in the head were very corroded. # 4 cylinder
>was almost completely blocked. Save the "Pull the head" step for last ;-)
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>Chris
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