Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/6/8 8:44:32

Once your problems are solved, running w/o a thermostat is not recommended, engines are more efficient and give better longevity when running at normal temperatures. W/o a thermostat you should see turbulence immediately in the top radiator tank, and it's running temperature may or may not be lower, depending on the condition of the balance of the cooling system. Have you looked inside the cap at the top of the core for corrosion building up and restricting the tubes?

Remember, the higher the differential between the ambient temperature and the coolant temperature, the more efficient the heat exchange.