Re: 1936 120 Overheating

Posted by Ernie Vitucci On 2016/9/12 12:33:30

Good Morning all...If I am understanding this thread, the 36 is getting warm/hot at idle in the driveway. This is like a long stop light. I would take it around the block a few times and see if the temperature drops as the car is being driven. It should.

Our 49 likes a bit of extra advance with modern fuel that runs a bit hotter than the fuel of 1936. Owen would know better than I do. Also, Speedway has a product that is called '40 Below' and is designed to help keep race car engines cool. It is about $25 a bottle and we use it in our 49. It does help at the long lights.

You might also spray the radiator with water while the car is idling in the driveway and see if the temperature comes down bit. Finally, a modern fan with more CFM might help to draw more air through the radiator at idle. Easy does it, you will find the problem. Ernie