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Ronnieroadster · 10-09-2022, 09:57 PM

With 43 degrees outside temp the engine should be no where's near 180 degrees running temp it should be a lot lower. I realize you were able to finally drive an hour without the fan on the entire time but there's a still HUGE problem with that cooling system. I'm thinking RADIATOR is the problem.
Ronnieroadster

10-09-2022, 09:57 PM	#352
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,557	Re: Engine temp rises when I get to cruise speed With 43 degrees outside temp the engine should be no where's near 180 degrees running temp it should be a lot lower. I realize you were able to finally drive an hour without the fan on the entire time but there's a still HUGE problem with that cooling system. I'm thinking RADIATOR is the problem. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH