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Old 03-20-2020, 04:56 PM   #21
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Default Re: Overheating

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Originally Posted by johnbuckley View Post
Hmm, not convinced, an extension of the "slower-circulation-permitting-better cooling" theory would be constricted hoses, and blocked rad tubes would improve cooling. Sounds dubious to me.
Sounds counterintuitive to me too. IMO, the only reason an engine overheats (assuming timing and mixture is right) is that the radiator is not up to the job. Start there.
This is a problem that often comes up on this forum and I understand why. Replacing a radiator is expensive so we try to find a solution that is not so hard on the hip pocket. Fix it right, fix it once.
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