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Willynch · 06-24-2015, 08:21 PM

1930 Tudor. Bought in November. Kept over heating after short rides and eventually when just idling in the driveway. Previous owner replaced water pump, about 5 years ago. Two owners prior replaced head (2005). Less than 5000 miles since 2005.

I replaced the radiator and thought this would take care of the overheating.

I also had the carburetor refurbished, replaced spark plugs, and have done my best to adjust the timing.

She now runs. I can reliably start the car. I can even get up to 46 MPH.

Unfortunately she still overheats.

Granted it takes awhile. If I run at 35-40 mph, it will over heat after about 10-15 minutes. The car does not do well climbing low grade hills. By not well, she is a "dog" and takes for ever to climb a grade. She will also overheat under load. I am assuming I still need to fine tune the car however I would think the overheating problem would have been solved.

Even though the water pump is relatively new and the head has been replaced, I guess these could still be the culprits

I would appreciate guidance on what to do next.

Thanks as always.

Please hurry. I am running out of scotch.

06-24-2015, 08:21 PM	#1
Willynch Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dexter,MI Posts: 68	frustrated and need advice 1930 Tudor. Bought in November. Kept over heating after short rides and eventually when just idling in the driveway. Previous owner replaced water pump, about 5 years ago. Two owners prior replaced head (2005). Less than 5000 miles since 2005. I replaced the radiator and thought this would take care of the overheating. I also had the carburetor refurbished, replaced spark plugs, and have done my best to adjust the timing. She now runs. I can reliably start the car. I can even get up to 46 MPH. Unfortunately she still overheats. Granted it takes awhile. If I run at 35-40 mph, it will over heat after about 10-15 minutes. The car does not do well climbing low grade hills. By not well, she is a "dog" and takes for ever to climb a grade. She will also overheat under load. I am assuming I still need to fine tune the car however I would think the overheating problem would have been solved. Even though the water pump is relatively new and the head has been replaced, I guess these could still be the culprits I would appreciate guidance on what to do next. Thanks as always. Please hurry. I am running out of scotch.