Thread: Sbc into my 40
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Old 12-05-2024, 10:05 AM   #25
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Sbc into my 40

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Originally Posted by Lawrie View Post
IF your flathead has a clean block and radiator, It will sit in traffic ,sit at 50-60 mph on the motorway, tow a caravan and not over heat, yesterday I drove my 34 3w up to our clubs Christmas party 250Klm round trip, air temp 35C, 60 mph on hi way no getting hot ,no worries.
Lawrie
Truth to this statement as well. The importance of starting with a surgically clean block can not be overstated. To this day, the amount of casting sand and crud I've cleaned out of blocks is truly surprising.
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