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AL in NY · 03-05-2018, 05:23 PM

With a GOOD cooling system.........................NEVER

F.M. · 03-05-2018, 05:52 PM

In about 25 Miles after a re-build at a Restoration Shop in Tenn..

burner31 · 03-06-2018, 10:59 AM

Thermocure by Evapo-Rust Cooling System Rust Remover and Flush - $20
Prestone Radiator Flush & Cleaner - 22 fl oz bottle - $4
Both at Walmart, Evapo-Rust work very, very good, top of the line stuff, the Prestone works very good also for the price.
Run it in the car for several days depending on how many miles you drive.
And my car does not overheat, in fact she runs almost to cool.

Dave in MN · 03-06-2018, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveB31

It should never overheat.

I basically agree with Steve on his comment.
At idle with the spark fully retarded, it should not overheat.
If you were to drive the car with the spark fully retarded, you should expect it to overheat.

Check your timing, carb settings and your radiator. I agree with you...your radiator is not up to needed capacity.
Good Day!

daren007 · 04-25-2018, 08:09 AM

I have never had a problem.

Growley bear · 04-25-2018, 08:33 AM

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The reason the engine overheats with retarded spark is that the ignition occurs too late in the cycle and the combustion cycle has not finished. The mechanical cycle has finished and the BURN is still in progress when the exhaust valve opens. This blue/white HOT fire will heat things up rapidly as it occurs outside of the cooling system.

George Miller · 04-25-2018, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave in MN

I basically agree with Steve on his comment.
At idle with the spark fully retarded, it should not overheat.
If you were to drive the car with the spark fully retarded, you should expect it to overheat.

Check your timing, carb settings and your radiator. I agree with you...your radiator is not up to needed capacity.
Good Day!

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SuperDave · 04-25-2018, 03:57 PM

A few years ago I bought an IR temperature measurement gauge from Harbour Freight. Just aim the laser at an item and it tells you the temp. Comes in handy to measure temp of water doing into the radiator and what is coming out.
I also watch tire temps on my hauler trailer. An abnormally high temp gives me a hint that i need more pressure.

ChicagoBob · 04-25-2018, 05:04 PM

It's been about 20 years, and mine hasn't overheated yet.

03-05-2018, 05:23 PM	#21
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat With a GOOD cooling system.........................NEVER __________________ AL in NY

03-05-2018, 05:52 PM	#22
F.M. BANNED Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 385	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat In about 25 Miles after a re-build at a Restoration Shop in Tenn..

03-06-2018, 10:59 AM	#23
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat Thermocure by Evapo-Rust Cooling System Rust Remover and Flush - $20 Prestone Radiator Flush & Cleaner - 22 fl oz bottle - $4 Both at Walmart, Evapo-Rust work very, very good, top of the line stuff, the Prestone works very good also for the price. Run it in the car for several days depending on how many miles you drive. And my car does not overheat, in fact she runs almost to cool. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

04-25-2018, 08:09 AM	#25
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat I have never had a problem.

04-25-2018, 08:33 AM	#26
Growley bear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 777	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The reason the engine overheats with retarded spark is that the ignition occurs too late in the cycle and the combustion cycle has not finished. The mechanical cycle has finished and the BURN is still in progress when the exhaust valve opens. This blue/white HOT fire will heat things up rapidly as it occurs outside of the cooling system.

04-25-2018, 03:57 PM	#28
SuperDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 166	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat A few years ago I bought an IR temperature measurement gauge from Harbour Freight. Just aim the laser at an item and it tells you the temp. Comes in handy to measure temp of water doing into the radiator and what is coming out. I also watch tire temps on my hauler trailer. An abnormally high temp gives me a hint that i need more pressure. __________________ Live in the Past.... It's cheaper.

04-25-2018, 05:04 PM	#29
ChicagoBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 126	Re: How Long Does It Take For your Car to Overheat It's been about 20 years, and mine hasn't overheated yet.