Re: 1954 Convertible Coupe Engine Overhaul Project

Posted by 54ocmac On 2023/3/8 22:41:53

Thank you for your reply, Ross!

The brass disty tube is in place, but I did not see its condition.

We did just run a hose between the two heater ports (water pump and head). Will clamp it off in the middle.

The radiator is probably smaller than the newly cored radiator but about as thick and has an electric fan attached to it that we are running off a 12V battery. We considered that might be a contributor to the heat, but got concerned when we were seeing 210+ with the digital thermometer.

We’ll try a couple more cycles with retorquing, the thermometer in the neck of the radiator and the GM stop leak pellets.

Thanks again!