Since there's no chance of freeze damage,I would cut the antifreeze ratio
way back and run more water. Even better would be 100% distilled water with
a bottle or two of Redline WaterWetter. If your car isn't all original,chuck
the engine-driven fan and install a Lincoln Mark VIII electric fan set-up.
They practically fall on a Chevelle radiator and at 5,000cfm,will cool just
about anything.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Krister, I would seriously consider a pusher electric fan and run it
> anytime you run your A/C. 220 is not awful but it is bordering on too
> hot. A pusher should pull that temp down at least ten degrees which
> would be good for your engine and make the A/C more efficient. Also try
> not to ever shut down a hot engine as the temp will just climb. I
> believe the boiling point for 50/50 coolant is around 240. There are
> other factors. It sounds like your system is doing what it should for
> what you have. That additional fan will make everything much happier.
> Mike Holleman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Krister Meister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:32 am
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) Parade temp
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> > Drove our '66 SS 396 ( A/C ) in the local Parade again. Parade's
> > seem to
> > test the cooling systems. I have a new stock water pump, new -
> > recored 3
> > row Harrison and a seven blade fan. Water temp barley hit 220
> > after 20
> > minutes at crawling speed. Right afterwards I was able to drive
> > through a
> > few 45mph zones and it cooled down to 200 in a couple of miles - just
> > needed some air.
> >
> > What water temp do those of you with big blocks let it get to before
> > shutting it down?
> >
> > Krister Meister
> > Bloomingdale, IL
> > '66 SS #'s
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> > Happy 4th of July everyone. I hope you all had a very happy and safe
> > holiday.
> >
> >
> > Chuck Speake
> > 70 Chevelle Malibu
> > Glen Ellyn, IL
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