Re: Overheating

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/5/31 16:23:42

Joey, the principle of operation in the 34 is quite different for the postwar cars. The thermostat mounts in the top radiator tank, it's simply immersed in the water and is not in line with any water circuit. As it heats it operates a linkage system which opens the radiator shutters, thus allowing air flow thru the radiator.

These prewar seniors are pretty immune to overheating, the radiator is of a very generous size. Is it possible your water pump rebuilder failed to properly affix the impellor to the shaft?