Re: Running hot
Posted by Xavier Brulez On 2012/9/14 17:08:55
Hello,
Hmm, +1 for Bobby.
I think also a checkup with a thermometer will give you a right answer.
I once had it with my Dodge Ram Van, the gauge went to max temp, al lot of warning lights went on; just like a X-mas tree.
I pulled over and take a look under the hood, all seems be fine: result: the engine ran fine at nominal temperature, it was the gauge electronics that went bananas... !
If your radiator is not clogged, the thermostat works ( your radiator is equal hot the whole surface ) and your waterpump runs fine, your cooling system should work fine.
An external thermometer will give you the solution.
When I make a trip with my 56 Clipper, the gauge shows from cold to nearly halfway to Hot. When I stop and I open the hood, the heat is coming out the block, but that seems to be alright; no hissing or steam but ready to boil some eggs on the block...
Grtz.
Xavier
Hmm, +1 for Bobby.
I think also a checkup with a thermometer will give you a right answer.
I once had it with my Dodge Ram Van, the gauge went to max temp, al lot of warning lights went on; just like a X-mas tree.
I pulled over and take a look under the hood, all seems be fine: result: the engine ran fine at nominal temperature, it was the gauge electronics that went bananas... !
If your radiator is not clogged, the thermostat works ( your radiator is equal hot the whole surface ) and your waterpump runs fine, your cooling system should work fine.
An external thermometer will give you the solution.
When I make a trip with my 56 Clipper, the gauge shows from cold to nearly halfway to Hot. When I stop and I open the hood, the heat is coming out the block, but that seems to be alright; no hissing or steam but ready to boil some eggs on the block...
Grtz.
Xavier
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