Possible over heating
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Possible over heating
Just watched my temp gauge read about 3/4 the way up the gage. I got a digital thermometer (the laser type). The outlet is reading 193*, the outlet 162* Seemed normal to me. The rotor housing are reading 220*-228*.
All are pretty normal, until I got to the headers. RB full SP setup, the front header was reading 530* and the rear was 300*. Either the front is running lean, or the rear is not running for ****. Can someone help?
This is my only car, I can't afford to put a new motor in it.
Thanks,
Bryan
EDIT: Thermostat housing and temp sending unit at 220*. What's the normal temp for these things?
All are pretty normal, until I got to the headers. RB full SP setup, the front header was reading 530* and the rear was 300*. Either the front is running lean, or the rear is not running for ****. Can someone help?
This is my only car, I can't afford to put a new motor in it.
Thanks,
Bryan
EDIT: Thermostat housing and temp sending unit at 220*. What's the normal temp for these things?
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check the float levels on the carb, fuel pressure?? you could be running very lean. how does the car run? is it smooth, rough, no power? need more info if possible.
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Float levels ok, Car runs good, but hesitates and stumbles slightly at low speeds, IE 2000-4000 rpm. Runs fine when I get on it. It just started happening today. Quite powerful, don't notice a difference in power.
I'm stumped. Also, the termostat is working properly, as the upper hose is hotter than the lower by 30*. No leaks, and oil level is good. Like I said, I'm stumped.
I'm stumped. Also, the termostat is working properly, as the upper hose is hotter than the lower by 30*. No leaks, and oil level is good. Like I said, I'm stumped.
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