51 ford hard top v8 flathead running hot
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51 ford hard top v8 flathead running hot
I put a dual point dist. in a v8 flat head . I set the timming by hear and the way it starts and run ..it starts and runs great .. but running hot and spitting out when turned off. rad. was worked 2 new water pumps and thermosatats.. could timing be off ??? to cause this??
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Those restrictors are a bit of contraversy in the circles I travel in. I do understand that if your water pumps are those new style ones with the curved turbine blades they recommend that you use restrictors. Otherwise use something like 160 thermostats.
Hope one of those works for you.
GMS
Hope one of those works for you.
GMS
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Those restrictors are a bit of contraversy in the circles I travel in. I do understand that if your water pumps are those new style ones with the curved turbine blades they recommend that you use restrictors. Otherwise use something like 160 thermostats.
Hope one of those works for you.
GMS
Hope one of those works for you.
GMS
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