1934 1104 running hot

Posted by Tom Laferriere On 2009/7/7 14:22:02

Hi all,

I have now put about 700 miles on the 34 Touring and what a pleasure to drive. The only de-bug left is the car is running hot, right on the edge of boiling. Now that its getting warmer, its running 190-195 going down the road at 35mph. If at idle in traffic, I am doomed and it will boil. Always plenty of coolant.

Some things I have done and not done.

1. Verified with a temp probe in the top of the radiator that the gauge is accurate. It is, within a few degrees.

2. Forced shutters on full open. They have been on full open for all the 700 miles.

3. Water pump rebuilt in the beginning. Did not replace the impeller, as it "looked" OK.

4. Hood vents are open.

5. Radiator was never flushed, but "appears" to have good flow.

In 120 engines, there is a water distribution tube that moves water evenly to the motor. In my 120, it was deteriorated and I needed to replace. The 34 water jacket cover seems to do the same thing?

I am assuming it can only be the radiator or the water jacket. Of the two evils, which would be more likely.

Thanks for any advice.