The Ford Barn

Shu47 · 06-01-2021, 08:39 PM

I think it would be worth running a test with the bug screen removed just to see what happens. If it doesn't help reduce the temp then you know the bug screen doesn't hurt airflow but if it does then at least you know and can take whatever action you decide.

Lawrie · 06-01-2021, 08:43 PM

Our 33 with a 99a 265 ci engine 3.78 rear end tows the caravan that weighs about 900kg at 50-55 mph all day in 35 -40C days , stock cooling with stock fan on the generator ,never over heats, most times around 75-85 C.
Lawrie

cas3 · 06-01-2021, 10:06 PM

Put some miles on the car to see if compression improves

06-01-2021, 08:39 PM	#21
Shu47 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maltby, Washington Posts: 187	Re: Shoebox pulling a Teardrop I think it would be worth running a test with the bug screen removed just to see what happens. If it doesn't help reduce the temp then you know the bug screen doesn't hurt airflow but if it does then at least you know and can take whatever action you decide.

06-01-2021, 08:43 PM	#22
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Shoebox pulling a Teardrop Our 33 with a 99a 265 ci engine 3.78 rear end tows the caravan that weighs about 900kg at 50-55 mph all day in 35 -40C days , stock cooling with stock fan on the generator ,never over heats, most times around 75-85 C. Lawrie

06-01-2021, 10:06 PM	#23
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,574	Re: Shoebox pulling a Teardrop Put some miles on the car to see if compression improves