Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by otgdy On 2010/6/13 17:53:38

Well had a busy weekend. Removed the radiator, water pump and distribution tube. Everything looks good. I started the engine with the top hose disconnected (should have done this before). There is a steady stream of water pushing out about 6-8 inches from the hose which is surpising since I didn't see any action in the top of the radiator in idle.
(still don't).The distribution tube looks brand new and is is clean.

Someone mentioned running it on pure water. Think I'll do that as soon as I get the radiator bolted down.

Bdeb the area is definitely machined at a slight angle. It
isn't real obvious why since the impeller is so far away from it. Well with flow like I am seeing I assume these clearances are close enough. Well after all this it seems I am back where I started.

The thermostat in this engine is being held in with a spring and I understand there is a metal tube also used for this. Is anyone using the tube instead of the clip on one of these motors? Why would they engineer the thermostat housing with the thermostat so far away from the block ?
One would think the metal tube would consolidate the heat.

Thanks
Kevin