Re: 1932- 901: hot running, overheating: advice sought.

Posted by GaryinSC On 2024/7/23 7:46:34

My 901 runs at 165 degrees up to about 85 degrees outside temp. If I run it above 85 or so it may go to 180 but no higher. Shutters are blocked open as I live in SC. You might check timing first if you are not having smooth operation on acceleration. Also plugs or plug wires. You could file the points and the rotor face and clean the contacts inside the distributor cap. My car runs smooth on acceleration even in 4th gear at low speed. These engines have a lot of low end torque but not a lot of rpm's so quick acceleration is not something you will experience. Cleaning the cooling system is always a good idea and a thread on Evapo Rust is currently active here. I know these cars well so PM me if needed.