The Ford Barn - View Single Post - UPDATE....Ok so a brand new radiator and it still runs hot

mrtexas · 08-20-2011, 11:48 AM

I'd time it +5 full up. It should still start good. Then while going down the road, advance the timing until you hear pinging, then back off. Then you can be sure to have enough advance. Try running 25% antifreeze. Should still be enough in OK to prevent freezing and will have better heat transfer.

Did you look to set the timing pin? Some cam gears have a very small indent that makes setting by touch iffy. I look and then paint a white mark on the indent as well.

08-20-2011, 11:48 AM	#25
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Ok so a brand new radiator and it still runs hot I'd time it +5 full up. It should still start good. Then while going down the road, advance the timing until you hear pinging, then back off. Then you can be sure to have enough advance. Try running 25% antifreeze. Should still be enough in OK to prevent freezing and will have better heat transfer. Did you look to set the timing pin? Some cam gears have a very small indent that makes setting by touch iffy. I look and then paint a white mark on the indent as well.