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deuce_roadster · 02-04-2019, 08:48 PM

I think you need to define HOT and how it was measured. My avatar roadster which is a high performance flathead, with NO thermostats would not get over 110 degrees. I had to put thermostats in to get it to run well at a proper temperature. More info is needed to have others make some reasonable suggestions.
The first thing I would try is to remove the electric fan and get it out of the way. Then if still running to warm, set an electric fan like from your house in front of the radiator and blow air through it.
It could be like Kube said just set up a bit too tight. What pistons/rings are in there and at what clearance? (if you know).
Good luck.

02-04-2019, 08:48 PM	#5
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Skips Pumps I think you need to define HOT and how it was measured. My avatar roadster which is a high performance flathead, with NO thermostats would not get over 110 degrees. I had to put thermostats in to get it to run well at a proper temperature. More info is needed to have others make some reasonable suggestions. The first thing I would try is to remove the electric fan and get it out of the way. Then if still running to warm, set an electric fan like from your house in front of the radiator and blow air through it. It could be like Kube said just set up a bit too tight. What pistons/rings are in there and at what clearance? (if you know). Good luck.