RE: Re: IML: Coolong issues

["JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

fAN CLUTCH MAY BE THE ISSUE - NOW, WHERE TO FIND ONE..aNYONE WITH A PART NUMBER AND/OR SOURCE?

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> From: swampyankee@xxxxxxx
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> Subject: Re: IML: Coolong issues
> Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 08:50:05 -0400
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> > From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: IML: Cooling Issues
> >
> > Here in Las Vegas, the summer temperatures routinely reach 115 degrees.
> >  When I drive my 64 convertible, I usually don't have any problems.  The 
> > temp
> > gauge will go to 3/4 and pretty much stay there.  This is wtithout the AC
> > on.However, if I do some real slow driving, like bumper to bumper strip
> > cruising or in a parade (which I do a few times a year), it pegs out and 
> > the
> > car starts pinging until I can get some air flow going.
> 
>    I had some similar problems with my '62 years ago, running in very hot 
> weather with the AC on.
> 
>    I expect your factory alternator can handle the draw from the fans - it's 
> built toi manage the draw from all four power window motors at once, for 
> example. I'd just put in the fan or fans and keep an eye on the gauge to see 
> how it works. If you're running in discharge, you can deal with alternator 
> replacement then. If there are any armature / auto electric shops locally, 
> they can set you up with higher amperage easily enough.
>    I had an auxiliary electric fan in my '77 LTD Police Interceptor, which 
> was a  real roaster, and was very happy with the results.
> 
>    If your radiator fan freewheels after shutting the car off, and the 
> engine and outside temp are hot, then the fan clutch is shot. Replace that, 
> and it might solve the problem by itself.
>       -Kle.
>       '69 Crown 4DHT 
> 
> 
> 
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