Re: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his K

[Chris <canselmi@xxxxxxx>]

I chased a similar problem on my 440 with the same results.  In the end I switched to a better distributor that could keep up with my engine and the heat problem disappeared. 

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On Mar 27, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> After my 300H engine was rebuilt, and I drove it back from Illinois to California, it ran very hot. 
> 
> I had a very expensive radiator core installed without result. 
> 
> That was followed by new water pump, shroud, fan blade, clutch,   many tests (pressure etc,) but nothing solved it. Then one day while I was running the car in my garage and setting the carbs, it dawned on-that engine was just not hot! I checked the temp gauge, and it said very hot. As usual, whenever the temp was up, the oil pressure would drop . Someone suggested I replace the instrument voltage regulator. Once i did that, the temp came down and the oil pressure went up. I had been fixing a non-problem-or more correctly, the wrong problem! 
> Mike Moore 
> 
> On Mar 27, 2013, at 10:28 AM, "David Schwandt" <finsruskw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Kieth, 
> 
> He's working on a non-A/C car and more than likely don't have a fan clutch.
> Just bolted up solid. 
> That being said, a fan clutch and shroud May aid somewhat but the underlying o/heating problem will still exist.
> More than likely stat, plugged water passages and or water pump problems. If this is in an original engine to the car and has never been opened up
> I'll bet all the above will prove to be the cause of the problem.
> I have ran 63-64 Chryslers w/big blocks and have never had an O/heating problem but these were fresh engine cars also.
> A thermal fan clutch will aid also in MPG.
> 
> Dave Schwandt
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Keith Boonstra
> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 10:36 AM
> To: David Schwandt
> Cc: robert554@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'Carlton Schroeder'; 'Rich Barber'
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his K
> 
> The bane of many a cooling system - and seldom addressed while looking everywhere else for a problem source - is the fan clutch. When new, the non-thermally activated type of clutch may spin the fan at something like 30% of water pump speed, but when they wear out they may spin at half that speed without it being apparent. They don't last forever. 
> Replacing it with a thermal one is the best way to go, but at least a new non-thermal one would be a smart move. Problem is you will need a bit of luck finding an NORS one.
> 
> I made some of these clutches up some time back, and I could think about doing another batch of them. The ones I made were thermally activated and bring the speed up to something like 65% when the coolant is hot. 
> As I recall they ran about $125. Frankly I'm really not looking forward to adding something more to my agenda, but I would rather not hear of cars not able to be driven for lack of a fan clutch.
> 
> Is there further interest at this time?
> 
> Keith Boonstra
> 
> -
> On 3/27/2013 10:48 AM, David Schwandt wrote:
>> 
>> Sounds like it's time for a complete cooling system rehab.
>> If the system has not been serviced in a while I'd suggest Flush/fill 
>> stat and hoses for starters.
>> And also double check temp sender and guage w/a infrared thermometer 
>> to be sure they are registering correctly.
>> I may be wrong here but I would think a non operating heat riser in 
>> the stuck closed position my play a part in overheating.
>> 
>> Dave Schwandt
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> robert554@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:robert554%40centurytel.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:40 AM
>> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>; 'Carlton Schroeder'; Rich 
>> Barber
>> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his 
>> K
>> 
>> thank you rich barber for adding the word hose......... i had this 
>> problem years ago on my stock car . took an old mechanic to figure it 
>> out, he knew right off the bat what it was ... i have always listened 
>> to the old guys .. there the ones that know the most... if they dont 
>> pass the knowledge down we tend to struggle.... bob hayen
>> 
>> Quoting Rich Barber :
>> 
>> Good point, but needs the word “hose” added between “radiator” and 
>> “does”. As shown below.
>> 
>> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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>> robert554@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:robert554%40centurytel.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:16 PM
>> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>; Carlton Schroeder
>> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Member with an overheating problem with his 
>> K
>> 
>> if the bottom radiator HOSE does not have a spring in it this can 
>> cause problems . sometimes the spring will rust a way and the bottom 
>> hose will suck shut when the engine warms up .. very easy to check 
>> this first .... bob hayen 406 752 5152
>> 
>> Quoting Carlton Schroeder :
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> Chuck Carlino, a current Club member from O'Fallon, MO has an 
>> overheating problem with his non-AC K. He said it has always been a 
>> problem but hopes to correct / help it with a fan shroud (from an AC 
>> car), if he could find one. Chuck thought a 63 shroud would also fit.
>> 
>> Chuck doesn't have email so if you could call him at 636-281-1849 that 
>> would be a big help. Otherwise you could email me and I will let him 
>> know.
>> 
>> Chuck may be able to attend the Spring meet but his wife is ill so he 
>> is uncertain if that will work out.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Carlton Schroeder
>> 
>> Eagle River (2 ft of snow on the ground), WI
>> 
>> 715-272-1837
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