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overheating
i just installed a holley carb got it started once it idles for about 3 min the whole engine just gets hot like out of hand hot but temp gauge is fine either i did something wrong or the car dosnt like the holley
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If you loose spark on the leading plugs, or if your timing is severely retarded, it will cause the engine to get really hot even though the coolant temp stays good.
When I lost my leading ignition on my way to work, when I got there the engine was smoking as it burned off all the old oil, wd40, and crud on the exterior of the engine. It got really hot. Sometimes, the exhaust will even glow cherry red when this happens. Good luck...
When I lost my leading ignition on my way to work, when I got there the engine was smoking as it burned off all the old oil, wd40, and crud on the exterior of the engine. It got really hot. Sometimes, the exhaust will even glow cherry red when this happens. Good luck...
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Is the upper radiator hose getting hot? Or, you could start it cold with the cap off, then watch as it warms up. You should be able to see the flow in the radiator once the thermostat opens up.
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