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04-15-2019, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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Rebuilt engine over heating
I have a 1930 AA, engine was rebuilt and it has a new radiator,engine boils over after running for 10 minutes. I had a original radiator on it that was cleaned out at a local shop and it was over heating . I decide to bite the bullet and buy the new radiator.
Much to my dismay it still over heating, engine has a high compresion head and premium head gasket.I dont see any water in oil, engine is tight but will start up with only a 6 volt battery. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
04-15-2019, 06:46 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rebuilt engine over heating
How long ago was it rebuilt? If the engine is tight, it may take a couple of hundred miles to run without heating...
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04-15-2019, 07:37 AM | #3 |
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Have you checked the temperature of the water with a thermometer to verify the actual temperature?
Have you checked the torque on the head? It may be low and allowing gases to push water out of the radiator. I have found that the torque needs to be checked several times on a fresh head install. Is your timing correct? Could be that it is retarded and is causing your trouble.
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04-15-2019, 07:54 AM | #4 |
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I have not checked water temp, but was running it yesterday without radiator cap and after ten minutes water was boiling out of radiator. I had a thermostat in it but I have taken that out made no difference. Timing seems alright checked several times, car will go to a slow idle when retarded.
Engine was rebuilt 5 years ago , I will recheck torque but I dont see any signs of water leaking. Someone has suggested that exhaust leak into coolant? |
04-15-2019, 08:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: Rebuilt engine over heating
is it hard to hand crank with the engine cold?
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Possible water pump problem?
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04-15-2019, 09:51 AM | #9 |
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As you state that the radiator is new, the issue seems to be one of timing/retarded spark. Be sure that you are advancing the spark correctly when driving, but not excessive as you have a high compression head. Points set correctly and plugs gaped correctly?
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04-15-2019, 10:00 AM | #10 |
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Is it actually boiling or just puking coolant out. How full is the radiator when cold?
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04-15-2019, 10:23 AM | #12 |
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After rereading again, looks like I mistakenly left your original question in the deletion post. My apologies. I did not intend to question the validity of your original question. My mistake.
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Get one of those inexpensive Harbor Freight laser thermometers... https://www.harborfreight.com/infrar...ter-93984.html ...and check the actual temperature of the water, block, head. If it is not boiling, get one of those thermostats that fit in the top hose that all the vendors sell. That slows the flow down enough that it no longer pukes it out.
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04-15-2019, 11:09 AM | #14 |
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The riley steel crank pulley cures two issues,it slows the water pump by 30% and eliminates the chance of catastrophic failure by the cast pulley
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04-15-2019, 03:03 PM | #15 |
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Do some basic resistance testing if you want.remove sparkplugs and hand crank the engine,it should turn easy and smoothly.You mention the engine is a fresh rebuild,a number of your issues can arise from that.
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04-16-2019, 08:47 AM | #16 |
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Thanks to all, I,m going back and rechecking time re torque head and will try again. I did try hand crank last night without spark plugs . I can crank by hand now but it is still very tight. Timing was checked seems ok, points had closed up a little ,reset points. I was running in advanced position. I will try again this weekend.
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04-16-2019, 08:56 AM | #17 |
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If concerned about effort to hand crank.
I have a fresh rebuilt motor, very difficult at 65 years old to hand crank with the plugs in, and even with the plugs out takes a little grunt . When motor is fresh is difficult to do a continuous motor spin via the hand crank even with the plugs out. Probably not as difficult back when I was 20-30 years old. My opinion is what you have is normal for a rebuilt engine with few miles. |
04-16-2019, 09:03 AM | #18 |
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Timing " seems right" is not a good answer and would very likely contribute to your problem. Consider telling what procedure you followed so that it could be eliminated. The whole process is first to be aware what the possible causes might be. Then test and verify one at a time to be eliminated as a cause.
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04-16-2019, 10:19 AM | #19 |
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Tight engine without plugs can mean a few thing,one is that the builder set up the main bearings tight,which means they have to burnish,or 'run' in. Another is a failure to measure piston ring gap,which results in a tight piston in the bore.That needs to be fixed.
Hopefully its tight bearings that will burnish,thats the hoped for solution.timing and radiators wont cure an engine friction issue |
04-16-2019, 10:32 AM | #20 |
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Good Model 'A' morning. If you know who the engine builder was/is, can you contact him and ask for advice. If the builder is close enough, can you take the car to him on a trailer or have him make a house call. Often we guess when we should go to the source if the source is available...otherwise...Our father who arte in heaven....Ernie in Arizona
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04-16-2019, 10:46 AM | #21 |
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Perhaps do the re-torque and see what happens. My motor rebuilder told me to re-torque at 50 miles, 100 miles, 200 miles , and 500 miles, if torque has stabilized at 500 miles re-torque once a year. I plan re-torque every fall to prevent possibility of coolant leak during storage.
Then do a compression test to confirm the head/gasket are OK. If you still overheat - NAPA has a $50 Block Test Kit that measures for exhaust gas in your coolant. Very simple to do, and has enough test fluid to do many tests. Or perhaps take it to a local mechanic or radiator shop and have it done. Unknowingly I had a 2 row core radiator that caused overheating - not enough capacity. Have been told the only good 2 row is a Brassworks. 3 or 4 row is recommended. Last bit of info - My motor rebuilder told me in the hundreds of motors rebuilt he has had 2 that he had to redo They were too tight and caused over heating. - I hope this is not what you have. |
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Premium Head Gasket? If you are using the siliconed gasket, I have seen discussions from people having problems with them. From my memory, it was not determined if it is not a good gasket, or if there are special procedures to be followed at install that are not being strictly adhered to. I think I saw one or 2 people insisted they followed the instructions that came with the gasket, and the gasket failed in a very short time. With them doing it at home, perhaps possible the head and block were not ground perfectly and this gasket is not tolerant? Do not know. Either way they have a bad rap, and people seem to shy away from using them. Last edited by 30 Closed Cab PU; 04-16-2019 at 11:42 AM. Reason: typo |
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04-16-2019, 08:44 PM | #24 |
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What do you mean by "new radiator"? Is it a brand new recored radiator or another used radiator? If its a used radiator it could be plugged.
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