Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by otgdy On 2010/2/4 12:14:12

I used a UV tester and confirmed that the block temperature around the thermostat and at various points down the side of the block is approximately the same as the temperature indicated on the gage. This is a given. The gage had a reading of approximately 250+degrees (guesstimate) and the engine compartment was hot enough to give you 2nd degree burns if you came within a foot of the block. It did not "overheat" because the radiator didn't perk over? Interesting.. have to think about that one.

Can't wait for warmer weather so I can overheat the beast and do a UV temp check on it to see at what point the engine seizes.

BTW the Rad guy obviously never saw a REAL radiator. Mine has 12 fins per inch like yours. WELL so much for that idea ;) Kinda glad since I don't have $1000+ to replace the core. Definitely going to check the radiator with the UV.