Temperature too high?
06-19-08, 03:34 PM
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Temperature too high?
I just put an aluminum radiator in my 87 FC.. before i did it the temp would be at 1/4 all the time.. but now after the install, while driving its a little over 1/3 and at idle it will be about 1/2.. what could be happening? is this normal??
06-19-08, 06:09 PM
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Did you take the shroud off when you changed radiators? If so then I think we found your problem. Without that it gets MUCH less airflow over the radiator.
A radaiator needs 5 times more air then water to cool properly.
Otherwise i don't know what the problem is.
A radaiator needs 5 times more air then water to cool properly.
Otherwise i don't know what the problem is.
06-19-08, 06:25 PM
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yes the shroud is back on there..i shouldve added that on hot days (like right now) that it stays at 1/2 in idle and drops a little while i drive.. but at nights it stays around 1/3
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06-19-08, 07:55 PM
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Stop giving us guesstimates on what your exact temps are.
Staring at the stock water temp gauge and telling us "1/4" or "1/3" is next to useless.
Get an aftermarket temp gauge and report back to us more exact numbers.
-Ted
Staring at the stock water temp gauge and telling us "1/4" or "1/3" is next to useless.
Get an aftermarket temp gauge and report back to us more exact numbers.
-Ted
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