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Lembomw · 09-28-2013, 09:51 PM

Found the radiator shrouds in Snyders, going to have to get one of those. Thanks

How do I get to the HAMB site?

Today I changed the jets to 145 and 150. Also had to put a leaner idle jet in. Bumped the timing a little to around 7 advanced. Removed the thermostat and went for a ride. Temp stayed under 190 under all conditions. When I got home I pulled the plugs and they finally looked like they should when the jets and timing are correct. Looks like the advice I got from you fellows and Dave at Evans coolant to take the thermostat out was the thing to do.

The 5 blade fan seems to be working OK , especially now that the thermostat is out. I was not losing any coolant. I have a 2 quart overflow bottle installed (at $48 a gallon for the Evans Coolant I don’t want to lose any of it). I filled the radiator up to the top then when the radiator finds its own level what it does not want goes into the bottle. When the engine is off and cools down some of it gets sucked back into the radiator. The next day when I look in the top of the radiator the coolant level is down almost to the bottom of the baffle. I think that is where most of the radiator coolant levels end up.

Since the numbers on the thermostat only go up to 190 I have no idea what the actual temp is when it needle goes into the “Danger Zone”. Since this is a new engine, I do not want to take any chances on getting everything too hot.

Thank you all for your input.

09-28-2013, 09:51 PM	#19
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Re: Aftermarket Electric Radiator Fan Found the radiator shrouds in Snyders, going to have to get one of those. Thanks How do I get to the HAMB site? Today I changed the jets to 145 and 150. Also had to put a leaner idle jet in. Bumped the timing a little to around 7 advanced. Removed the thermostat and went for a ride. Temp stayed under 190 under all conditions. When I got home I pulled the plugs and they finally looked like they should when the jets and timing are correct. Looks like the advice I got from you fellows and Dave at Evans coolant to take the thermostat out was the thing to do. The 5 blade fan seems to be working OK , especially now that the thermostat is out. I was not losing any coolant. I have a 2 quart overflow bottle installed (at $48 a gallon for the Evans Coolant I don’t want to lose any of it). I filled the radiator up to the top then when the radiator finds its own level what it does not want goes into the bottle. When the engine is off and cools down some of it gets sucked back into the radiator. The next day when I look in the top of the radiator the coolant level is down almost to the bottom of the baffle. I think that is where most of the radiator coolant levels end up. Since the numbers on the thermostat only go up to 190 I have no idea what the actual temp is when it needle goes into the “Danger Zone”. Since this is a new engine, I do not want to take any chances on getting everything too hot. Thank you all for your input.