No more overheating!

[Anonymous]

It was the radiator...the supposedly "Brand New" radiator that looked new, but must have been clogged.

This morning I flushed the block cooling system, installed a new carb spacer, and a new NPD 3+ radiator. During the test drive the temp gauge never went over half way.....

So, I'm mad at the guy's dishonesty in that trade, but not at the efforts/delay. I was kinda forced to learn how r&r a distributor, mess with timing, and the importance of timing/carb adjustment/vacuum in regards to cooling issues.

I guess I never should have assumed anything about that radiator.... Thanks to all who offered advice! Dickson

 

[CobraSix]

Glad to hear you fixed it...

Slade

 

[mugsy]

FYI.

The "rebuilt" distributor I bought from NDP a few years ago for my '65 200 had the springs swapped . I guess the "Einsteins" at Cardone Industries (Nat Part Depot's supplier) don't know the difference between a primary and secondary spring in a Ford Load-o-matic dizzy :x . Cause all kinds of problems; mostly stalling. I learned my lesson: don't trust any "new" part !!!

Mugsy

 

[Anonymous]

Congrats Dickson! Glad you got it.
Now, you've learned some of the best lessons possible with engines, because what you've learned translate to ALL of them.
Best of luck!