It wasn’t like this in 1964 when it
was new, so it should not be like this now. How’s your fan shroud?
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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 don't have the AC on in
this condition, obviously.
Everything has been rebuilt under the hood, including the engine, the water
pump and radiator. I just redid the AC compressor and attendant parts and
at freeway speeds there is no issue.
Around town is what concerns me. I want to install an aux. electric
fan(s). The smallest I can find is 10 inches with a housing dimension of
11.5 X 12 X 2. The center nose support brace prohibits anything larger
and I was thinking of putting two 1250 cfm fans on. But, it will be tight
in the space allowed on the front of the AC condenser (22" wide).
Each fan will draw about 5 amps. I'm told the standard alternator is only
putting out around 60 amps and the ten more would likely create a
problem. NAPA suggested a higher power alternator and a change in the
voltage regulator.
I was unable to find anything related to my issue on the website. Anyone
with suggestions to help me?
Thanks
Jay D'Angelo
64 Iml Cvt
Las Vegas
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