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Still overheating 120-130

posted by  walrus3 on  Sat Jun 26 10:54 CST 2010
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I think we went through this before but I'll put it in again.
Turn your distributor to where it idles the fastest and your timing will be very close.
The more you retard the timing, the hotter the exhaust will get even if your cooling system is OK.
If turning the distributor gets your idle too fast, slow it down at the carbs, NOT by retarding the timing.
Don't use sealant on the thermostat housing - you don't need it. The U-shaped rubber ring
is GREAT.
If your thermo housing is not flat on the bottom (tightened too tight or some such)
lap it flat so it fits flush on the top of the head and use a new rubber ring.
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George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!






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