454BB over heating, any ideas?
#1
454BB over heating, any ideas?
I have a 1969 Camaro with a 454 BB, can't seem to figure out why it keeps overheating only when driving around. The car starts to get hotter and hotter as you drive around, takes about 20mins of driving for the car to over heat.
cooling system fan (2500CFI) with shroud
Griffin Radiator 30"x19"
180 thermostat
water pump is new(Napa stock pump)
using 50/50 with water wetter
Cowl Hood
is it possible I might have to cut away 2.5"inches on each side so more of the radiator is exposed? the stock radiator is allot smaller so the hole isn't as big.
any suggestions would help,
Thanks
cooling system fan (2500CFI) with shroud
Griffin Radiator 30"x19"
180 thermostat
water pump is new(Napa stock pump)
using 50/50 with water wetter
Cowl Hood
is it possible I might have to cut away 2.5"inches on each side so more of the radiator is exposed? the stock radiator is allot smaller so the hole isn't as big.
any suggestions would help,
Thanks
#2
I run a ZZ502 BBC crate motor in a 67 with the Be Cool radiator, dual electric fans, Edelbrock water pump, and a 160 stat. I also use 50/50 mix with Royal Purple Ice. I bolted it in stock location with no mods and it runs 175 degrees in bumper to bumper traffic. Mine ran hot when the temp switch was set to turn on at 195, but then I put in a 175 switch and runs cool all the time.
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Hope this helps
I had the same problem after having my Camaro worked on at a small shop. I dealt with the overheating for a while and replaced everything I could relate to the heat problem. Oven day I was showing my friend how to use a timing light and found my timing to be way advanced. As soon as I brought it back into range it ran cool as ever.
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