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leon bee · 08-05-2019, 01:50 PM

It works too well. I just put my second flathead engine in my 50 car and drove it into town. Yesterday was about 90 degrees out, both banks stayed at about 160 for 10 miles. I had the same mechanical gauges in with my first engine, it would stay at about 180.

Both engines have 180 thermostats; first one was Motorad from Rock Auto, this engine Stant from Napa. Could it be the 1/8" holes I drilled in these Stants? I read too much, and had decided those holes were a good idea. Also, this block might be cleaner than the first engine.

I don't like offshore junky parts any better than anyone else, but this Champion radiator got me on the road for less that $200. I guess I just wonder if I should try different 180 thermostats? Thanks!

08-05-2019, 01:50 PM	#1
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Problem with My Aluminum Radiator It works too well. I just put my second flathead engine in my 50 car and drove it into town. Yesterday was about 90 degrees out, both banks stayed at about 160 for 10 miles. I had the same mechanical gauges in with my first engine, it would stay at about 180. Both engines have 180 thermostats; first one was Motorad from Rock Auto, this engine Stant from Napa. Could it be the 1/8" holes I drilled in these Stants? I read too much, and had decided those holes were a good idea. Also, this block might be cleaner than the first engine. I don't like offshore junky parts any better than anyone else, but this Champion radiator got me on the road for less that $200. I guess I just wonder if I should try different 180 thermostats? Thanks!