Re: overheating 36 120 after 10+ miles

Posted by antiquecarman On 2013/7/17 21:04:49

If it is overheating in that short of time first make sure the fan is not bolted on backwards.Yes I have actually seen that with my own eyes.Make sure vacumn advance is working and engine timing is correct.
Still overheating check w/p impeller condition and that it doesn't slip on the shaft.If you have the w/p off pull the water distribution tube out of the block and check condition.I have also seen so much rust in the cooling cavities that it stopped up enough of the passage ways from block to head to cause this also.
Good Luck !