| Re: Coolant systems (clean and properly maintained) |
Subject: Re: Coolant systems (clean and properly maintained) by CFI-EFI on 2009/7/3 14:57:51 Quote:
"Completely stock" would include a 195° thermostat that would only allow a temp of 179°, as pictured, during warm up or cool down. I use a 180° thermostat and altered fan on and off temps. I really should change back to a 195° stat so it will run at warmer temps. Mine will run that hot in bumper to bumper city traffic or sitting still idling. My fan comes in at 206° and the temps drop to 196° where the fan shuts off. The water pump was replaced with a stock replacement back in the 80s or more likely the 90s. My radiator has the factory installed core. On occasion, especially when my track didn't allow antifreeze, I used Water Wetter for the water pump lubricant and rust inhibitor package. Other than that, green antifreeze and tap water. I have tried to flush and maintain it fairly regularly. RACE ON!!! |
