Re: Running Warm

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Why did you go from a three row to a four?
Sometimes a thicker core will run hotter because airflow is restricted 
more with the added thickness.

  Jimmy

On 8/8/2011 7:44 PM, Bill M wrote:
> I installed a new and now my Coronet is definitely running warmer than
> it should.
>
> Here's the list...
> 318 Poly, Mild cam, 4-bbl
> New 4-core copper radiator (US Radiator)
> New 180 deg thermostat
> New 16LB cap
>
> No known issue with the water pump.
> 7-blade fan w/ clutch (seems to be working) ~1 inch from the rad.
> No fan shroud
>
> I swapped the previous 3-core radiator out because it was leaking.
> With the 3-core setup (no shroud) it never got as hot as fast as it
> does now. In fact after sitting just a few minutes at a light, this
> 4-core gets as hot as the 3-core rad did on only the hottest days in
> July/August.
>
> I know the lack of a shroud is 1 problem, but I just can't shell out
> $250 +$50 for mounting hardware for it right now.
>
> Considering I basically swapped only the rad, it should be acting
> better than this.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Bill M
> 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
> 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
> 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3

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