cooling problems

[Anonymous]

When I take my mustang out in the summer,I can only drive for a while before the temp gauge starts to rise like crazy.It has a stock 170.What are the best solutions?

 

[Anonymous]

Check termostat, radiator cap, belt tension, coolant level and condition.

If all ok check radiator for blockages, crushed or colapsed hoses.
Check water pump out put.

Russ

 

[CobraSix]

What speeds does it overheat at:

Stop
10-40
or 55-70?

If you are everheating at a stop...check the thermostat and water pump and consider buying a better fan.

If 10-40 MPH, check your hoses and flush your system

55-70 Check your radiator for flow (take it to a shop to have it flushed or replace it with a 3 row).

check out:

http://kastang.tripod.com/cooling.html

Slade

 

[rbohm]

8) do the other gauges go bonkers as well? if so then start with the instrument voltage regulator. if not the above advice stands.

 

[CobraSix]

He brings up a good point...do all of your measurements with a mechanical temperature gauge. The sending unit may be off. I had one that 175* was just above cold...my current one 175* is right in the center of the gauge.

Slade