Followup to 1914 Running Hot

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Ed in Maine

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Thank you for you previous comments. I found the following:

1. Fan was loose on belt but because of the oil vapors etc., the fan does not get a good grip on the belt even when tightened. What things can be done to get a better belt to pulley grip. The pulley is a very smooth brass.

2. I found the the blade pitch was not enough. I searched on the internet and found information that the optimum blade angle is 27 degrees for an automotive fan. I did make this change.

3. I did run the car with a more advanced setting and I think you guys were right. It did seem to have more power.

The car did seem to be a bit cooler on a test drive but then again, I did not have any passengers. I would like to see it run cooler. Do your cars run below the boiling point if the car is left at an idle for an extended time? Mine will not. The next step will be to remove hoses and do a thorough flush job. It definitely would not be a good parade car. Thanks for all your help, Ed
 
The car should not sit for an extended period of time at an idle. It will overheat if done so. The timing and fuel richness have a lot to do with the temperature that the car runs at. Remember that the thermosyphon cooling system is designed to run at just under boiling. Under normal driving conditions mine will run fine. I live in the flat lands of IL. If I sit in a long traffic jam it will overheat. I make sure that I advance the timing and richen the fuel 1/4-1/2 turn if I have to. Also know that the water level should be under the Ford script in the radiator or it will try to spit out the rest. Hope this helps.
 
Thank you Doug, I feel better knowing that other cars behave the same way. I have driven the car up to 15 miles and when I got it home it was not boiling, just as you describe. However, I cannot stop to talk to anyone on our street or it comes home looking like a steam engine! Thank you for your comments. Ed
 
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