Re: 1941 Packard 160

Posted by 29tons On 2023/4/16 5:46:07

I spent about 8 hours working on the car Checked the antifreeze level with a mirror and a flash light it was just above the core. checked the spark plug wires could not find anything wrong. Checked the fuel pump pressure the old pump read 2.5 psi rebuilt pump read 2.75 psi. Changed fuel filter before the pump checked pressure again it was the same. checked the pressure with a different gauge it was the same. So the only thing I could think of is that the cam lobe is wore.I installed a new electric pump. Got it running checked the timing it was perfect. I installed the inner fender and went for a ride. After about 5 miles my daughter said she thought she smelled something. I checked the fuel lines they looked good. I saw a few drips of anti freeze hanging off the front frame under the radiator. I had my temp gun with me so I checked temp. it was 200F. I started to head home about 2 miles later the car overheated, and I had to be towed home. The only thing I can think of is that the radiator is clogged and at higher speeds antifreeze will not flow through it fast enough. I checked the thermostat that seems ok.

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