Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by otgdy On 2010/1/29 14:23:51

Well I was able to take it out for a spin and let it idle.
It didn't overheat after a half hour in idle. Maybe the fact that it is about 20-30 degrees outside helps.
The UV temp gun shows the front and rear ends of the block 180 and 183 after sitting. The auto trans cooler lines were around 115. Looks pretty normal to me. The gage show the temp just past the middle at 190. The middle of the gage is 180 as expected. Not one to argue with success but I really expect to be calling AAA on the next warm day. I am going to run it in a heated garage and see if it acts up. And yes the door will be open with the exhaust plumbed out. :)

Where can I find a 6v fan for the radiator ? I haven't had any luck finding one. That is a good idea.

I have a 180degree thermostat. Maybe I'll go to the 160.
Do you have to use the old style thermostat or can I use one of the newer types ? Paid a lot for the original style.